FLASCO supports Restoration of Department of Health Funding for the Mary Brogan Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
- April 19, 2017
- Legislative Updates
Mary Brogran Breast & Cervical Cancer
Early Detection Program (Sec. 381.93, F.S.)
Florida Department of Health
Current Year State Funding (FY 2016-17) – $2,100,00 ($300,000 recurring; $1,800,000 nonrecurring)
House Position (Line Item 447) – $325,000 recurring
Senate Position (Line Item 447) – $350,000 recurring
Request – $2,100,00 in total funding
Program Description – The Mary Brogan Program, administered by the Florida Department of Health, is a statewide program that provides lifesaving cancer screenings for medically underserved women between the ages of 50 and 64 who have incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level. Women diagnosed with cancer through the program are eligible to apply for the Florida Medicaid program for treatment.
Historical Funding
| Fiscal Year | State General Revenue |
| 2016-17 | $2,100,000 |
| 2015-16 | $2,100,000 |
| 2014-15 | $1,800,000 |
| 2013-14 | $1,536,473 |
| 2012-13 | $1,236,473 |
TOTAL PROGRAM FUNDING (FY 2016-17)
$7,356,111 in combined state and federal funding
FEDERALLY-FUNDED PORTION
$5,256,111
