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Sage Program Resources for Providers and Professionals
The Sage Program has implemented several changes to program eligibility that went into effect Feb. 1, 2024. For more information, visit Sage Program Changes: Frequently Asked Questions.
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Sage provider manual
Eligibility
Billing
Follow-up care
Becoming a Sage provider
Sage provider network
Training resources
Materials
Sage Program staff contact info
Sage Program provider manual
The Sage Provider Manual will be published soon.
Patient eligibility
Billing Sage for services
Reimbursement rates are based on Medicare reimbursement and are subject to adjustment as Medicare adjusts rates.
If you'd like more information, please visit the Sage Billing webpage or contact the Sage Program Billing Line at 651-201-5630.
Sage Program follow-up
The Sage Program Follow-up Coordinator tracks patients enrolled into the Sage Program that require additional follow-up/testing following an abnormal screening.
To learn more about follow-up diagnostics, MA-BC, and other treatment resources, visit Following up on Abnormal Results.
You can also contact our Sage Follow-Up Coordinator, Nikki Kuechenmeister: nikki.kuechenmeister@state.mn.us.or 651-201-5904.
Becoming a Sage provider
At this time, we are not expanding the Sage network and therefore not accepting new Sage providers. Please check back later or email health.sage@state.mn.us with any questions.
Sage provider network
- Find a Sage Provider Clinic: Sage Screening Participating Providers
Training resources
- Sage Site Training Presentation General 2024 (PDF)
- Sage Screening Program Overview (PDF)
- Orientation Checklist (PDF)
- Sign up for the Sage Advice Newsletter or read past issues: Sage Newsletters
Materials
Sage forms and encounter labels
- To download and print forms and to order encounter labels visit: Sage Forms and Encounter Labels.
Outreach and educational materials
- To order complete the Sage Outreach/Educational Materials Order Form.
Sage Program staff contact information
Clinical Services Consultant
Carlie Koberstine
carlie.koberstine@state.mn.us
651-201-4969
For questions about: Sage Program training
Follow-Up Coordinator
Nikki Kuechenmeister
nikki.kuechenmeister@state.mn.us
651-201-5904
For questions about: Sage Program follow-up and MA-BC
Sage Screening Program Director
Melanie Peterson-Hickey, Ph.D.
melanie.peterson-hickey@state.mn.us
651-201-5618