INSURANCE ASSISTANCE

The goal of the Insurance Assistance Program is to provide financial assistance to non-Medicare pre and post-transplant patients for the cost of their insurance premiums providing a continuation of medical insurance coverage.

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I would like to express my appreciation for your help and support. I lost my job, my insurance and my health all at once. Your generosity is a beautiful example of the love and understanding all patients feel while receiving support from GTF. 

-Cristi K, Liver Transplant Recipient

The diagnosis of an acute life-threatening illness requiring transplantation is an unexpected event for many.

As the medical crisis unfolds there are many demands on a family’s budget, creating an enormous hardship for families who live to the full capacity of their income. The patient, usually unable to work, must now pay out-of-pocket for health insurance coverage.

COBRA health insurance coverage is costly and non-renal transplant patient candidates will not be eligible for Medicare coverage for up to 29 months. Maintaining health care coverage in the face of transplantation is of utmost importance but often times becomes an unaffordable expense. Loss of coverage due to lack of funds has a lasting impact on a patient’s access to health care.

The goal of the Insurance Assistance Program is to provide financial assistance to non-Medicare pre and post-transplant patients for the cost of their insurance premiums maintaining a continuation of medical insurance coverage.

ELIGIBILITY & PROCESS

To apply, you must:

  • Be a Georgia resident.
  • UNOS-listed.
  • Show evidence of financial need.
  • Candidates or recipient not currently receiving Medicare, Medicaid, or having eligibility for other state assistance programs.

Application Process:

  1. Discuss your need with your transplant center social worker.
  2. Submit completed application to your social worker or through the online application form below.
  3. Provide documents to support the requested assistance.
  4. Applications will be reviewed, once submitted and complete.
  5. Requesting social worker will be notified regarding the review decision.
  6. Checks are written, payable to the vendor, and mailed to the transplant recipient's home.

INSURANCE ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

Apply Online

You can use our online form to apply for this program. Note: To access the online application, you will need a password provided by your transplant center social worker.

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Apply By Mail

Download and fill out out the application. Once completed, submit it to your transplant center social worker with the necessary documentation.

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