my father

[Minhee]

Hi there.. I am trying to help my dad who is in need of dialysis... its pretty urgent he gets it soon. He doesn't have insurance to pay and out of pocket is way toooo much..

Does anyone know if theres a way I would be able to help him? He's 64 and functioning at 15%.

[kinzBravo10]

Hi Minhee. I’m sorry to hear about your dad. He should be able to apply for Medicare. Typically, ESRD patients qualify for Medicare, regardless of their age. Here’s a website I found that contains some helpful information:

niddk.nih.gov/health-inform...

Good luck and best wishes for you and your dad!

[htnckd3]

Hi

KinzBravo10 is correct. He can get Medicare. He can do either straight Medicare or Managed Care. Speak to any health plans and select which one suits your father best. LA Care, Health Net, Molina, Alignment, etc.

[YollyD_NKF]

People who have kidney failure and are on dialysis are eligible to receive Medicare in most cases and Medicaid for those who do not have a work history.

For general information about insurance for patients receiving dialysis visit: kidney.org/patients/resourc...