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36-2901.05 - Breast and cervical cancer treatment; additional definition of eligibility
36-2901.05. Breast and cervical cancer treatment; additional definition of eligibility
A. For the purposes of this article, beginning January 1, 2002, "eligible person" includes a person who meets all of the following requirements:
1. Has been screened for breast and cervical cancer by a provider or entity that is recognized by the well woman healthcheck program administered by the department of health services as part of its program under title XV of the public health service act and that operates consistently with well woman healthcheck program guidelines.
2. Needs treatment for breast or cervical cancer.
3. Has an income level that is at or below two hundred fifty per cent of the federal poverty guidelines.
4. Is under sixty-five years of age.
5. Is not otherwise covered under creditable coverage as defined in section 2701(c) of the public health services act (42 United States Code section 300gg(c)).
B. The administration shall limit the assistance it provides pursuant to this section to medically necessary services provided during the period that the person requires treatment for breast or cervical cancer as determined by the administration.
C. The administration shall use a simplified eligibility form that the applicant may mail to the administration. Once the administration receives a completed application, the administration shall expedite the eligibility determination and enrollment on a prospective basis.