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Medicare Form Changes Threaten Kidney Care Equity

CMS removed key race and ethnicity questions from Form 2728. NKF urges policymakers to restore the data to protect equitable kidney care access.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Policy and legislation,

Patient advocacy,

Concerns about care

How a College Student Donated a Kidney to a Stranger and Found His Voice as an Advocate

In college, Dan learned about kidney failure. That lesson inspired him to donate a kidney to a stranger and become a strong advocate for kidney health...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor programs,

Living donation,

Policy and legislation

How NKF Is Fighting for Early CKD Screening Guidelines

Millions have CKD and don’t know it. See how NKF and the Coalition for Kidney Health are pushing for USPSTF screening recommendations.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Policy and legislation

You Spoke Up. The Senate Listened. Big Kidney Health Win in FY26 Bill

Senate approves $5M increase for kidney transplant reform and early detection in FY26 bill. Next step: the House. Learn more.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Policy and legislation

Medicare at 60: A Lifeline for Kidney Patients We Must Protect

Celebrating Medicare's 60th anniversary and its vital role for kidney patients, from dialysis coverage to transplant care and advocacy needs.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Policy and legislation,

Patient advocacy

Expanding Dental Coverage for People with Kidney Disease on Medicare

Dental care is essential for people with kidney disease. See how Medicare coverage is evolving and why advocates are calling for more change.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health insurance,

Policy and legislation

Medicaid Cuts Explained: 6 Myths That Could Put Kidney Patients in Danger

Coverage loss is real. Medicaid changes may hit vulnerable kidney patients hardest. Learn the top myths and what actions to take today.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health insurance,

Policy and legislation,

Patient advocacy

Find Your State Medicaid Office

Connect to your state’s Medicaid program for info on coverage, benefits, and how to apply or manage your health insurance.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Health insurance,

Policy and legislation

A Kidney Patient Action Guide to Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”

Learn how Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will affect CKD, dialysis, and transplant care. A must-read action guide for kidney patients and caregivers...

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health insurance,

Policy and legislation,

Patient advocacy,

Concerns about care

Texas Expands Medigap Coverage for People with Kidney Failure Under 65

Texans with kidney failure under 65 can now access more Medigap plan options. Learn how this new law improves Medicare coverage and affordability.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health insurance,

Policy and legislation