Uninsured and diagnosed with breast cancer (not me) any ideas??

[michelem]

I am pretty sure she would qualify for AHCCS, with those numbers.

Here is the link to AHCCS. http://www.ahcccs.state.az.us/Site/ Unfortunately, it looks like her income is WAY to high to qualify (as of 01/01/09, an individual living with spouse qualifies with income 1/2 of 1,167/month after deductions, which comes out to a little over $7,000 a year). Sigh . . .

BUT, good news is that they now have something called BCCTP (Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program), with a much higher limit (looks like close to $35,000 a year).

Oddly enough, there is conflicting income info on the spreadsheet here http://www.ahcccs.state.az.us/Servic...NoChildren.asp and this page here: http://www.ahcccs.state.az.us/Servic...dren.asp#BCCTP

So, best to call and find out the real scoop. Hopefully your friend's mom qualifies for something here!