Massachusets 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

ESRD Network

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

State-Run Programs

MassHealth (Office of Medicaid) [5]
1-888-665-9993

• Adult Programs: provides comprehensive health insurance—or help in paying for private health insurance
• Programs for Children: The Children's Medical Security Plan (CMSP) is a basic health insurance program offered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services for Massachusetts children and teens under the age of 19 years.
• Medication Programs: Prescription Advantage Prescription drug insurance plan for Mass seniors and disabled individuals of any age who meet certain guidelines.

Health Reform Status:

Exchange: Massachusetts will run its own state-based health insurance exchange.

Medicaid: The state will expand Medicaid eligibility.