Okla. Admin. Code § 310:566-3-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 310:566-3-2 - Eligibility criteria for the early detection program

(a) Women who are Oklahoma residents and who meet the following criteria are eligible for breast and cervical cancer early detection services:

(1) Women 19-65 years of age whose incomes are less than 185% of poverty and lack creditable health insurance coverage are eligible with the following criteria.

(2) Women 50-65 years of age will be the priority population to receive annual breast and cervical cancer screening.

(3) Women 40-49 years of age who are symptomatic of breast cancer will receive breast cancer diagnostic work-up and cervical cancer screening if appropriate.

(4) Women 35-65 years of age with an intact cervix who have not had a pap test in 5 or more years will be the priority population to receive cervical cancer screening.

(5) Women 35-65 years of age who have had a hysterectomy due to cervical cancer or pre-cancerous conditions of the cervix may receive Pap smears.

(6) Women 19-35 years of age will be eligible for cervical cancer screening depending on appointment availability.

(b) All enrolled women will receive annual recall for screening.

(c) Women who have creditable medical insurance, including Medicare Part B and Medicaid shall be referred to their primary care provider or facility for services.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:566-3-2

Added at 22 Ok Reg 400, eff 12-21-04 (emergency); Added at 22 Ok Reg 2409, eff 7-11-05