Georgia Dialysis Patient Resources

Patient Support and Financial Resources

National Kidney Foundation of Georgia [2]
A financial assistance program exists for dialysis patients, but current kidney patients in stages 1-4 of chronic kidney disease are not eligible.  A maximum award of $150 is available per patient.  Income is not a factor for eligibility in this program.  The patient must be on dialysis, a state resident and seek aid through their social worker.

ESRD Network

#6 Southeastern Kidney Council [3]
1000 St. Albans Drive Suite 270
Raleigh, NC  27609
1-800-524-7139

State-Run Programs

Georgia Department of Community Health [4]
1-404-657-2588

• Adult Programs: Provides health care for children, pregnant women, and people who are aging, blind and disabled.
• Programs for Children: PeachCare for Kids Free or low-cost health insurance for Georgia's uninsured children.

Health Reform Status:

Exchange: The federal government will run the health insurance exchange in Georgia.

Medicaid: The state will not expand Medicaid eligibility.