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My current gfr is 14. I am searching the possibility of being able to receive the kidney transplantation in the States, as I heard the States has a certain allocation number of kidney transplantation to foreign citizens every year.

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Jayhawker

I haven’t heard of a program like you describe in the US. However, if there is a program that does this, I’d expect the National Kidney Foundation would have information about the program.

Jayhawker

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BassetmommerNKF Ambassador

HI,

Why would you not check what is available in your country? Do you live here in the States currently? Do you have a relative here who is offering to donate?

I am concerned with the shortage of viable kidneys available for transplant that there is a program that gives them to people who are not residents of this country. NO offense, but really???

Curious what others think about this......

in reply to Bassetmommer

I tend to agree with you Bassetmommer, especially under the current administration and their view of immigrants. A while back someone asked something similar but more specifically about the USA paying for dialysis and or transplantation for a non-citizen but that thread seemed to abruptly stop.

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Jayhawker in reply to

Yes, I recall that earlier post as well, Mr Kidney. Honestly, dialysis is covered at 80% by Medicare for most. So I’d assume that persons who aren’t citizens of this country and so have not contributed to Medicare would not receive that financial support. But, again, I didn’t really know.

Jayhawker

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BassetmommerNKF Ambassador in reply to Jayhawker

I believe this would not be an Medicare issue but more a Medicaid situation. As it is now, many non- resident, immigrants, illegal and legal, are able to receive support through social services. I do not have a problem if they are contributing to the country by working and need help for a while to get on their feet. That goes for anyone. But to fund services to people who come over with the sole intent to free-load rots my socks.

I am a member of our community food shelter. We have several families and elderly in our community who we support through the shelter. It is not uncommon for us to feed extended families who have nine and ten people who have immigrated into the country. Again, short term, glad to help. But for some, this becomes a way of living and then they learn the system and how to manipulate it. And they pass on to their relatives how to scam the systems. This to me is not acceptable. Even in our little wealthy community, we have this issue.

But to think that people who have not contributed to the system in anyway can come over and receive a precious gift such as a kidney is appalling to me. What about our own poor and elderly? What about us who are being told that there is little to no hope of getting a kidney in our remaining lives? I do not want to get into a political thing. This is just about taking care of our own.

I am curious to find out if this is true.

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Jayhawker in reply to Bassetmommer

Agreed

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Jayhawker in reply to Bassetmommer

Actually, I’m in total agreement with you on this issue, Bassetmommer. I nearly said as much in my initial post. I know we’ve got several regions in the USA where people wait a minimum of 10 years to receive a deceased donor kidney. I can’t imagine that UNOS is giving these precious deceased donor kidneys to people living in other countries.

Jayhawker

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horsie63 in reply to Bassetmommer

As someone who is in the process of being referred and a life time resident I think it' bull crap if they do. Sorry but really?

KidneyCoach profile image
KidneyCoachNKF Ambassador

We wouldn't have that information but if you go to UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) they would be sure to have the information you seek. I volunteer with UNOS and so far have never heard of what you're commenting about. Please go to UNOS and chat with someone directly. Best of luck.

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Herkidney

I strongly doubt that there is an allocation of kidneys set aside each year for the benefit of any group or population. Perhaps you should explore finding a living donor.

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