IDPH: Office of Women's Health

The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) is a Statewide Cooperative Grant Agreement Program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State General Revenue Funds. IBCCP offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams, Pap tests, screening, and diagnostic procedures to eligible women in Illinois. Authorized through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-354), the program ensures that eligible Illinois women receive regular screening for breast and cervical cancer, prompt follow-up of abnormal findings, when needed, and to ensure that all screening and diagnostic tests are performed according to current recommendations for quality assurance

Public Law 101-354, Public Law 103- 183, Public Law 106-354

20 ILCS 2310/2310-355

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To reduce breast cancer and cervical cancer deaths. • To provide breast and cervical cancer screening services to eligible Illinois women, with an emphasis on women of low income, racial/ethnic minorities, rarely or never screened and older women. • To increase access and utilization of early detection measures. • To reduce barriers that keep Illinois women from seeking services. • To provide appropriate referrals, when needed. • To ensure appropriate and timely follow-up, diagnosis, and treatment through case management. • To develop and disseminate culturally sensitive public information and education programs. • To determine the education needs of health care professionals relating to breast and cervical cancer screening and to offer educational opportunities that increase the skills and knowledge of those professionals. • To monitor the quality and interpretation of screening/diagnostic procedures. • To monitor trends in breast and cervical cancer incidence, mortality, and screening rates for Illinois women. • To involve the IBCCP Coalition and the IBCCP Medical Advisors in the development and guidance of the Program. • To evaluate these activities through surveillance systems. • To ensure a risk assessment is completed on all IBCCP clients.

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Funding levels are based on the caseload assigned to each Lead Agency. The caseload is based on the agency’s past performance, projected number of abnormal screenings, the cancer rate in the coverage area, and amount of funding available along with the average cost associated with serving one woman expanded over their total funding amount. Funds must be used to screen women; ensure follow-up on abnormal screenings; provide referrals; monitor the quality and interpretation of screening procedures; develop and disseminate public education information; improve the education, training, and skills of health professionals; and, evaluate these activities through surveillance systems.

Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations;

Current IBCCP grantees.

40- & up (for breast cancer screening services); • 21- & up years of age (for cervical cancer screening services); • there is no income requirement; • noninsured; • underinsured; • insured (for High Deductible and Navigation Only); and, • not receiving services through Medicare Part B

Formula Grants

Government Services

Registered Nurse. New nurses shall provide a resume

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The application format is provided via e-GRAMS as mandated for all Illinois Department of Public Health grants and must be completed in its entirety. While some of the sections in this application relate specifically to IBCCP, many sections must be completed for all grant programs. After you have completed your application in e-GRAMS, make sure to print a copy and click the “Submit” button.

This is not a competitive grant application. The grant application will be reviewed by the appropriate technical or other personnel with expertise to ensure a comprehensive review and accuracy.

Applications must be submitted no later than May 22, 2023. Applications will require 3 to 4 weeks for review and approval.

May 22, 2023

3 weeks

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No

Matching funds are not required by the applicant. In-kind contributions are allowed, but not required. Grantees are not allowed to apply a cost sharing between the Program and IBCCP participants.

Funds must be used to screen women, provide referrals; ensure follow-up on abnormal screenings, develop and disseminate educational materials; training, and skills of health professionals; monitor the quality and interpretation of screening procedures; and, evaluate these activities through surveillance systems.

The following reporting is required: Grantees will submit a Project Status Report each quarter of the Fiscal Year that illustrates the grantees success in meeting the specific measurable goals, objectives, and tasks outlined in the work plans. In addition, complete the Quarterly Outreach and In-reach Activities Report included with the work plans. The Mid-Year Desk Audit will be due on or about December 31st. Specific information regarding content and due date of the Mid-Year Desk Audit will be provided during November. Grantees who receive $150,000 or more in funding will provide a single audit report within one hundred-eighty (180) days after the Grantee's fiscal year ending on or after June 30th of each fiscal year. Cornerstone HSPR0785 - BCCP Open Screening Cycle Follow-Up Report, which is to be run monthly using the last working day of each month as the time frame. Cornerstone HSPR0897 - BCCP Summary Statistics Report, which is to be run on a monthly basis, using dates to show cumulative information from the first day of the current Fiscal Year (July 1) to the end of the current month. Cornerstone HSPR0783 - BCCP Detailed Procedure and Reimbursement Report (clinical/Navigation Only/RTTA), which is to be run on a monthly basis on the 15th day of the following month. Reimbursement Certification Form for CSS/CBN/CM/Navigation Only, which is to be run on a monthly basis on the 30th day of the following month. Grantees will submit Consolidated Financial Reports within sixty (60) days after the Grantee's fiscal year ends on or after June 30. Grantees will report to IBCCP staff and address changes as they occur. Grantees will submit two updated Medical Provider List reports, one with application and another with the Mid-year desk audit. Grantees are also required to report to IBCCP changes to the Medical Providers as they occur.

The Program requires an onsite audit every 3 years and a mid-year desk audit annually. Grantees who receive $150,000 or more in funding will provide a single audit report within one hundred-eighty (180) days after the Grantee's fiscal year ending on or after June 30th of each fiscal year.

Records must be retained for 7 years.

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$179,330.00 – $4,727,161.00

To date, the IBCCP has provided approximately 724,344 high quality screening services to 232,909 clients and has referred 7,375 clients to treatment in a timely manner, which is demonstrated by the IBCCP’s ability to successfully meet its Core Indicators and MDE requirements annually.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990” (Public Law 101-354), the “Breast and Cervical Cancer Amendments of 1993” (Public Law 103-183), the “Women’s Health Research and Prevention Amendment of 1998” (Public Law 105-340)

Illinois Department of Public Health Office of Women's Health and Family Services 535 W. Jefferson St. 5th Floor. Springfield, IL 62761

Illinois Department of Public Health 535 W. Jefferson St. Springfield, IL 62761

www.dph.illinois.gov

Illinois WISEWOMAN

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3/6/2021

FY 2017 : $9,256,228
FY 2018 : $10,000,000
FY 2019 : $10,145,559
FY 2020 : $11,550,482
FY 2021 : $11,550,482
FY 2022 : $13,163,175
FY 2023 : $13,500,000
FY 2024 : $15,207,853
FY 2025 : $16,071,535