RE: No living donor coverage

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I think it depends on the state you’re in. In Illinois, Medicaid doesn’t cover living donors, so we do not allow Medicaid only living donor transplants.

From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ]

On Behalf Of Elyse

Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 4:09 PM

To: TxFinancialCoordinators

Subject: No living donor coverage

If a Medicaid only kidney patient isn't Medicare eligible (no work history) and has a living donor, what do you do with the living donor charges? Thank you.

Elyse Kernan

Program Coordinator

Lehigh Valley Health Network

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In Virginia, Medicaid does cover LD transplants as well as any potential complications post transplant for both donor and recipient per the DMAS Medical Director. From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of Danner, SaraSent: Monday, July 09, 2012 5:40 PMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: RE: No living donor coverage I think it depends on the state you’re in. In Illinois, Medicaid doesn’t cover living donors, so we do not allow Medicaid only living donor transplants. From: TxFinancialCoordinators [mailto:TxFinancialCoordinators ] On Behalf Of ElyseSent: Monday, July 09, 2012 4:09 PMTo: TxFinancialCoordinators Subject: No living donor coverage If a Medicaid only kidney patient isn't Medicare eligible (no work history) and has a living donor, what do you do with the living donor charges? Thank you.Elyse KernanProgram CoordinatorLehigh Valley Health Network This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.