Travel
Air Care Alliance has a listing of nationwide humanitarian flying organizations whose volunteer pilots are dedicated to flying for health care and patient transport. Air Care Alliance listed groups may be able to provide free or low cost flights for medical evaluation and surgery for living donors and recipients. (888) 260-9707, mail@aircareall.org
Patient AirLift Services is a volunteer pilot organization arranging free air transportation to patients and their families for medical purposes. Covers Northeastern U.S. from Maine to Virginia to Ohio. (888) 818-1231
Angel Flight arranges free transportation to medical treatment. (918) 749-8992, angel@angelflight.com
Dental
Dental Lifeline Network helps those who can't afford dental care.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research is a research institution that provides information about oral health before and after transplantation and includes information on low cost dental care.
Other Help
Find Help Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or SSI (Supplemental Security Income) If you believe your illness will prevent you from working for a year or longer, contact your local Social Security Administration office to apply for disability. Call (800) 772-1213 for information, to file a claim or to request publications. If you are not collecting Medicare already due to your age or diagnosis of End Stage Renal Disease, you will be eligible for Medicare after collecting 24 social security disability (SSDI) checks. If eligible for SSI, many states include the Medicaid benefit.
