Medication Assistance

In order to protect the transplanted organ and the patient’s life, the Georgia Transplant Foundation offers a Temporary Medication Assistance Program to help with the costs of post-transplant prescription medications.

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Upon preparing to go home from the hospital after my kidney transplant, I found out that my insurance would not cover an extremely expensive medication until quite a bit of paperwork and bureaucracy was completed. Like a knight in shining armor, GTF's Medication Assistance Program handled the cost of this essential anti-rejection medication until my insurance became available for help. I will forever be thankful to GTF for stepping in to help.

- Tony H, Kidney Transplant Recipient

Helping patients with medication Prescription medications are an essential part of the post-transplant medical regimen.

There are emergency and transitional situations in which transplant patients find themselves with no coverage for medications and unable to afford the cost from their own finances.

In order to protect the transplanted organ and the patient’s life, the Georgia Transplant Foundation offers a Temporary Medication Assistance Program. The amount of assistance is limited according to the circumstances and time needed to implement a permanent plan for medications expenses.

Additional Details:

  • Prescription(s) must accompany financial application.
  • Over-the-counter medications are not covered.
  • Applicants are expected to work with their transplant center social worker for information on other available resources that could help defray expenses and to develop a permanent plan for obtaining medication(s).

How To Apply

Step 1. Confirm Eligibility

  • Georgia resident
  • Solid organ transplant recipient
  • 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

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 Medication Assistance Program.

Call: 770-457-3796
Email: GTF@gatransplant.org

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.

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Social Worker

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