Following Up on Abnormal Results

The Sage Program Follow-Up Coordinator tracks patients enrolled into the Sage Program that require additional follow-up/testing following an abnormal screening. Sage Program Abnormal Follow-Up forms created by Sage are sent to the Sage follow-up contact at each clinic after an abnormal screening test result. These forms must be completed with the clinical follow-up information and returned to the Sage Follow-Up Coordinator.

If you are having issues getting a patient in for follow-up, please connect with the Sage Program Follow-Up Coordinator to assist in getting the patient in to complete the needed follow-up care.

Minnesota’s breast and cervical cancer treatment program (MA-BC)

The Medical Assistance for Breast or Cervical Cancer (MA-BC) program from the Minnesota Department of Human Services provides Medical Assistance coverage to uninsured Minnesota women who are eligible for and enrolled in the Sage Screening Program and in need of treatment services for a breast or cervical cancer or pre-cancer of the cervix. Patients must meet Sage eligibility guidelines at the time they are diagnosed. 

Patients eligible for MA-BC must:

• Have been screened and diagnosed through the Sage Program (must have met eligibility criteria at the time of diagnosis)
• Be under the age of 65
• Have no creditable medical insurance

If you have a patient who is diagnosed with a breast cancer, cervical cancer or pre-cancer that requires treatment and you need assistance with a referral to the MA-BC treatment resource, please connect with the Sage Program Follow-Up Coordinator.

Additional information about MA-BC

For more information about MA-BC or to become an MA-BC Presumptive Grantor (clinic contact that can grant short-term MA-BC coverage that starts immediately), please review the PowerPoint training below.

The Medical Assistance for Breast and Cervical Cancer Training (PDF) covers:

• Eligibility criteria
• Administration
• Required forms
• Presumptive eligibility and qualified providers

Become an MA-BC presumptive grantor

1. Review the Medical Assistance for Breast and Cervical Cancer Training (PPT) 
2. Complete the DHS-3525B-ENG form and fax to Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Provider Eligibility and Compliance at 651-431-7462. This form can be found at https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/loSearch/LOSearch.jsp. 
3. Once the form is faxed to DHS, you can grant presumptive eligibility to Sage patients who are in need of breast and cervical cancer treatment. 

MA-BC County Contact List (PDF) for providers enrolling clients in MA-BC.

Questions?

Please contact the Sage Follow-Up Coordinator: Nikki Kuechenmeister: nikki.kuechenmeister@state.mn.us. or 651-201-5904