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Patient Assistance Program

WebFinancial assistance covers loss of wages during the hospital stay and/or recovery due to organ donation; these wages would normally go towards essential living expenses such …

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Facts and Myths about Transplant

WebLearn more about Transplant Tourism. Liver and kidney disease kills over 96,000 each year, more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. 1 in 7 or 37 million …

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Potential Living DOnor Database FAQs

WebYour recipient's case manager will be notified regarding your medical approval as a living donor. Join the Database. If you have any questions about the Potential Living Donor …

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Benefits and risks of becoming a living organ donor

WebRisks to the Donor. As with any other surgery, there are both short and long term risks involved in living donation. Surgical complications can include pain, infection, blood loss, …

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What to Consider Before Donating

WebFinancial Considerations. Potential donors should talk with their employer, health insurance provider, transplant team, and hospital about lost wages, time off, and financial/insurance …

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Let’s go beyond awareness to save lives

WebAt the American Transplant Foundation, we save lives to solve tod ay’s growing transplant crisis by creating opportunities for people to become living donors and supporting …

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Medical Evaluation for Kidney Donors

Web5. Psychosocial and/or psychological evaluation: This tool assess your mental health, whether you feel pressure from others to donate, your ability to understand information …

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Mental Health Matters: Learn About Available Resources

WebThe American Transplant Foundation encourages you to invest in your mental health, reach out for support, and treat it the way you would your body- with an attentive eye and an open heart. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. Call 911 if you or someone you know …

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Living Organ Donor Insurance Act, Unanimous Vote!

WebThe Living Organ Donor Insurance Act (HB19-1253) prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage or increasing premiums for living organ donors based solely on their …

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Transplant FAQ’s

WebDialysis is a process that cleanses your blood. There are several different types of dialysis, depending on the patient’s condition. Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis have been …

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Living Organ Donor Insurance Act (HB19-1253),

WebThe “Living Organ Donor Insurance Act” (HB19-1253), was sponsored by Representatives Janet Buckner and Lois Landgraf, and Senators Dennis Hisey and Senator Julie …

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Legislative Initiatives

Webnewly updated: Living Donor Benefits and Laws - Federal and State by State. Read More. April 14, 2022. ".

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Helpful Resources for Financial Assistance For Living Donors …

Web2 | P a g e Dental Lifeline Donated Dental Services (DDS) dental care program provides access to dental care & education for people who cannot afford it. Restrictions: …

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Become a Living Donor

WebLiving donors are usually between 18 and 60 years of age and are often close relatives of the intended recipient. However, acceptable ages may vary by transplant center and the …

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Please Give Me Your Kidney: How to Crowdsource for an Organ

WebHere’s what donation experts and transplant recipients suggest: 1. Do your homework. It’s key to know what exactly you’re asking of someone before you ask. “Talk to your doctor, …

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H.R. 5534 Passed: Lifetime Medicare Coverage of …

WebWe go beyond awareness by providing real help to real families. Our passion is helping patients through their transplant journeys drives our efforts to provide educational, …

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Becoming a Living Donor

WebFirst, we recommend speaking to your primary physician, family, friends, and the transplant candidate about your desire to become a living donor. However, the decision to donate is …

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Medical Advisory Board Bio (Schold)

WebDr. Schold is currently a Statistical Editor for the American Journal of Transplantation. Dr. Schold has been a Co-investigator on multiple studies from the National Institutes of …

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Kidney donor and recipient to cycle with ‘Team Transplant’ to …

WebWe go beyond awareness by providing real help to real families. Our passion is helping patients through their transplant journeys drives our efforts to provide educational, …

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Helpful Resources for Financial Assistance

WebPatient Assistance Program helps offset costs of transplantation not covered by insurance (search for donor or cord blood unit, travel & lodging, prescription co-pays, and many …

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