Maine Dialysis Patient Resources

Patient Support and Financial Resources

National Kidney Foundation of New England [2]
This foundation has a grant to assist patients who have kidney disease or are transplant recipients with a variety of needs.
1-800-542-4001

The Kidney Transplant/Dialysis Association, Inc. (KT/DA) [3]
The KT/DA provides direct financial aid to needy kidney patients and donors in New England.
1-781-641-4000
P.O. Box 51362 GMF
Boston, MA 02205-1362

ESRD Network

#1 Network of New England [4]
30 Hazel Terrace
Woodbridge, CT  06525
1-203-387-9332

State-Run Programs

Offices of MaineCare Services [5]
1-800-977-6740, opt. 3

• Adult Programs: A Medicaid program for children, adults, families, pregnant women etc.
• Medication Programs: Low Cost Drugs for Elderly & Disabled (DEL) Prescription drug discount program for elderly and disabled residents.  Maine Rx Plus A prescription discount program.

Health Reform Status:

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

Medicaid: The state will not expand Medicaid eligibility.