Living Donor Assistance
The Living Donor Assistance Program provides financial support to living kidney and liver donors as determined by their financial situation and the hardships created as a result of their organ donation.
Altruism for living donation
Some living donors face difficult financial situations that involve loss of wages during leave of absence for donor surgery, travel expenses, childcare support and other related expenses.
The goal of the Living Donor Assistance Program is to provide financial support to living kidney or liver donors as determined by their financial situation and the hardships created as a result of their donation.
- Either the living donor or the transplant recipient must be a resident of Georgia.
- Assistance is available for hardship expenses directly created by the donation.
- Applications are to be submitted prior to the treatment.
- The living donor is expected to use all available sick days, but may retain up to two weeks of vacation time.
- Living donor applications are expected to show evidence of the patient/family’s support and financial planning for the surgery and recovery time.
How To Apply
Step 1. Confirm Eligibility
- Georgia resident (at least one person from the donation chain must be a resident of the state)
- Solid organ transplant
- Proof of financial need
- Evidence of working on a permanent solution to address the need
- Show a transplant-related need
Step 2. Discuss Your Needs
Talk with your transplant center social worker about your needs.
Step 3. Apply & Send Documents
- Submit completed application to your social worker or through the online application form
- Provide documents to support the requested assistance
Step 4. Review
- Applications will be reviewed, once submitted and complete
- Requesting social worker will be notified regarding the review decision
Step 5. Funding Provided
Checks are written, payable to the vendor, and mailed to the transplant recipient's home.
Have Questions?
We're happy to answer any questions you have about our Living Donor 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 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.
