CURRENTLY…
- If a kidney recipient has Medicare at time of transplant, and Medicare pays for the transplant, his/her immuno meds are covered under Medicare Part B
- This medication coverage expires at 36 months unless he/she is disabled or > 65 y/o (expecting that the recipient will obtain health insurance before this expiration date)
IF PASSED…
- This immuno medication coverage will include the lifetime of the transplanted organ regardless of age and ability to pay
A recent study showed that the U.S. could be saving around $3,077 per person with a kidney transplant who fall under this gap in Medicare.
AST has been working tirelessly on Capitol Hill to influence Congress to pass a bill extending this coverage.
You can send a pre-made email letter, call, or Tweet your legislators with our new software NOW!
Please visit: myast.org/public-policy-1#/
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