---
id: "epm:2.5.1.2.1"
source: "Minnesota Health Care Programs Eligibility Policy Manual"
source_short: "EPM"
publisher: "Minnesota Department of Human Services"
section: "2.5.1.2.1"
title: "Basis of Eligibility"
breadcrumb: "2 Medical Assistance > 2.5 Medical Assistance for Certain Populations > 2.5.1 Medical Assistance for a Person with Breast or Cervical Cancer > 2.5.1.2 Non-Financial Eligibility > 2.5.1.2.1 Basis of Eligibility"
effective_date: 2020-12-01
last_modified: 2026-10-03T03:51:59.785796+00:00
version: 1
url: "https://bot-corpus.mn-dhs.online/s/epm/2.5.1.2.1"
official_origin: "https://hcopub.dhs.state.mn.us/epm/2_5_1_2_1.htm"
legal_citations:
  - "Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000"
  - "Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-354)"
  - "Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.057 subdivision 10"
  - "United States Code, title 42, section 300gg-3(c)"
---
# EPM 2.5.1.2.1 Basis of Eligibility

The basis of eligibility for Medical Assistance for people with Breast or Cervical Cancer (MA-BC) requires the person must be:
- Screened by the Minnesota Department of Health Sage Screening Program or by the American Indian Cancer Foundation Screen Our Circle Program
- In need of treatment or further diagnostic services for breast or cervical cancer
- Age 64 or younger
- Not otherwise eligible for MA under the following bases:
  - Parents and relative caretakers, without a spenddown
  - Children younger than age 19, without a spenddown
  - Pregnant people, without a spenddown
  - People who are blind of have a disability including:
    - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients
    - 1619 (a) 1619 (b)
    - Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA) recipients
    - People eligible for a Disabled Adult Child, Widow or Widowers’ or Pickle disregard
- Not otherwise covered under the following healthcare coverage:
  - Group health care coverage, unless the plan does not cover the needed treatment
  - Individual health care coverage, unless the plan does not cover the needed treatment
  - Medicare
  - Armed forces insurance (TRICARE, CHAMPVA)
  - Peace Corps volunteers health plan
  - Federal employees group health plan

## Legal Citations

- Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-354)
- Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.057 subdivision 10
- United States Code, title 42, section 300gg-3(c)