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title: Link Academy Sponsorship Program
description: "### Step 1: Identify Program Participation **If the patient confirms Link Academy participation:** - Document \"Link Academy Sponsorship Program\" in the patient's appt note - Proceed with Link Academy billing procedures - Apply the following fees to be charged to…"
url: "https://hillfamilychiropractic.com/wiki/link-academy-sponsorship-program/"
updated: "2026-08-21"
category: Patient Care Procedures
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# Link Academy Sponsorship Program

### Step 1: Identify Program Participation

**If the patient confirms Link Academy participation:**

- Document "Link Academy Sponsorship Program" in the patient's appt note
- Proceed with Link Academy billing procedures
- Apply the following fees to be charged to Link Academy credit:
  - Full new patient exam fee
  - $65 for adjustment fees
  - Schedule out care but there will be no MUD procedure for missed visits.
  - Therapy and massage are added to ledger at full price.
  - Cost and care plan financial will not be discussed with the patient.

**If the patient does NOT mention Link Academy or any sponsorship program:**

- Process as a standard patient
- Apply normal patient fees according to standard fee schedule

### Step 2: Documentation Requirements

- Mark patient file with "Link Academy Sponsorship Program" tag in Trackstat
- Process billing through Ledger transfer from Link Academy ledger

### Important Notes

- **Patient must self-identify:** The patient must mention the Link Academy Sponsorship Program themselves. If they do not, treat them as a standard patient.
- **No assumptions:** Do not assume a patient is part of the program based on appearance, age, or any other factor.
- **Questions:** If uncertain about a patient's status, verify with office manager before proceeding.
- MUDs: We do not follow MUD procedure for Link Academy Scholarship students.