Evaluation Assistance
Potential candidates for transplant must travel to the hospital for evaluation in order to be listed for a transplant. These potential candidates often lack the resources to afford fuel and lodging costs associated with travel. The goal of the Evaluation Assistance Program is to provide access to transplantation by offering financial support to residents of Georgia who are seeking transplant evaluation.
Provideing access to transplantation
Potential candidates for transplant must travel to the hospital for evaluation in order to go through the necessary testing to be listed for a transplant. These potential candidates often lack the resources to afford fuel costs, lodging, and parking fees associated with travel and the transplant evaluation process which typically last between three to five days.
The goal of the Evaluation Assistance Program is to provide access to transplantation by offering financial support to residents of Georgia who live at least 75-miles away from the transplant center where they have their evaluation appointment scheduled and show financial need.
How To Apply
Step 1. Confirm Eligibility
- Be a Georgia resident
- Potential candidate for transplant who has their initial evaluation appointment scheduled and live at least 75-miles away from the transplant center
- Show evidence of financial need
Step 2. Discuss Needs
Talk to your transplant center or dialysis center social worker about your needs.
Step 3. Apply & Send Documents
- Submit a completed application to your social worker or through the online application form
- Provide documents to support the requested assistance
- See Application Options for more details
Step 4. Review
- Applications will be reviewed, once submitted and complete
- Requesting social worker will be notified regarding the review decision
Have Questions?
We're happy to answer any questions you have about our Evaluation Assistance program.
Application Options
Online
Use our online form to submit your application. Note: To access the online application, you will need a password provided by your dialysis or transplant center social worker.
Social Worker
Download, print and fill out your application. Once completed, submit it to your transplant center social worker with the necessary documentation.
