CA AB1640

Requires the State Department of Public Health to provide 90 days' written notice to contractors before making policy changes to the Every Woman Counts program, and to notify the Legislature if changes would restrict access or reduce services.

Establishes reporting requirements for entities funded by the Breast Cancer Control Program to submit annual reports to the Legislature on or before February 1 each year, including data on number served, demographic breakdown, disease stages, and average cost per individual.

Directs funding from cigarette tax increases to the Breast Cancer Fund, divided equally between a Research Account (supporting UC research programs) and a Control Account (supporting early detection services for uninsured and underinsured women).

Requires the Breast Cancer Control Program to provide screening, diagnostic services, treatment assistance, and health education for uninsured and underinsured women, with an advisory panel including breast cancer survivors and advocates.

Limits administrative costs for the State Department of Public Health to 10 percent of program funds and indirect costs for funded entities to 12 percent.