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Safety Net Grant | American Kidney Fund

Eligibility

Open to individuals that have chronic kidney disease (on dialysis or had a transplant) and are financially needy. Patients must not be covered for the requested expense by any other program or insurance.Applicants must demonstrate financial need on the patient application. Financial needs will be assessed based on numerous factors including household income, reasonable expenses and liquid assets.Grants are not available for hospital or medical bills, physician's services, dialysis treatment costs or transplantation surgery.

Required documents

ID, proof of income

Hours

Website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
https://www.kidneyfund.org/get-assistance/safety-net-grants

Interpretation services

English, Spanish

Application process

Applicants must call to apply for the grant.

Service area

United States

Description

Supports patients with kidney disease by directly providing financial assistance for treatment-specific needs, including durable medical supplies like BP cuffs, home hemodialysis expenses such as modifications, machines, and training, kidney donor and transplant costs. This includes medication (both prescription and over-the-counter), mobility aids, nutritional supplements, treatment-related expenses.

Providing organization

American Kidney Fund

Offers a complete spectrum of programs and services. This includes prevention activities, top-rated health educational resources, and direct financial assistance enabling dialysis patients to access lifesaving medical care, including dialysis and transplantation.