Organ Transplant Fund

Organ Transplant Fund is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Assists Massachusetts residents with uninsured costs of medically approved transplants and related expenses.

Massachusetts Organ Transplant Fund - New England Donor Services Massachusetts Organ Transplant Fund Massachusetts Organ Transplant Fund New England Donor Services is proud to have been selected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Public Health to administer its Organ Transplant Fund. The fund was established to assist Massachusetts residents with the uninsured cost of medically approved transplants and related expenses.

The Organ Transplant Fund is made possible by generous donations from taxpayers on their state income tax returns or directly to the fund itself. Eligible residents are encouraged to apply.

Residents who meet the following requirements are eligible for assistance with transplant related expenses not covered by insurance: The resident has received a transplanted organ, and Is a member of MassHealth or has an Adjusted Gross Income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Leve l.

Eligible residents may apply for funds from the Organ Transplant Fund to cover medical, rehabilitation or other costs deemed necessary to maintain the transplant recipient’s health and organ function.

Recipients may use funds to cover the following out-of-pocket costs or partial costs of: transplant related drugs and medications, health insurance premiums, costs associated with transportation to medical appointments (parking, mileage, public transit, rideshare), Medically necessary items (e.g. physician advised use of bottled water, etc.).

Eligible residents may not use funds from the Organ Transplant Fund to pay for items or expenses already covered by government programs (such as ESRD Program or Medicare), their public or private insurance or other reimbursement program. Eligibility requirements are subject to change and changes will be posted on this site.

Annual Application Process Eligible residents are encouraged to apply and should complete the Massachusetts Organ Transplant Fund Application Form each year. The Application will be used to determine if residents meet the medical and financial eligibility requirements. If a transplant recipient’s application is accepted, information on how to submit receipts for reimbursement will be provided.

Residents applying for funding must include the following in their application packet: The application is used to determine medical and financial eligibility. Links to Massachusetts Organ Transplant Fund Application Form file Applications must include the following: The completed application form A signed letter from the established transplant center, or current physician overseeing direct care related to the transplant.

The letter should include: Patient’s current level of activity Proof of MassHealth participation OR a copy of most recent federal income tax return. NOTE: ALL IDENTIFYING NUMBERS (SUCH AS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS) SHOULD BE BLACKED OUT FROM ALL FORMS BEFORE SUBMISSION . Information on how to submit receipts will be provided after an application has been accepted and approved.

Mail completed application form along with required documentation to: New England Donor Services Attention: Organ Transplant Fund Or attach and email the application and required documentation to MassOTF@NEDS.

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