Rhode Island 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

Rhode Island Medical Assistance [5]
1-401-784-8100
1-800-964-6211

• Adult Programs: A federal- and state-funded program that pays for medical and health related services for eligible Rhode Islanders. 
• Programs for Children: Medical Assistance for Children with Special Health Care Needs
• Children with special health care needs may qualify for Medical Assistance due to their disability or condition.
• Additional Programs: Rite Care and Rite Share, for families and those who need premium assistance.

Health Reform Status

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

Medicaid: The state will expand Medicaid eligibility.