Kidney Transplant

Financial Concerns related to Kidney Transplantation

Mayo Clinic is committed to providing quality care to kidney and pancreas transplant recipients at a reasonable cost.

Transplantation expenses are a significant concern for families. Mayo Clinic social workers and financial counselors routinely meet with patients and their families during the initial evaluation for transplant. They explain the options available. Mayo Clinic has contracts with several managed care providers and will individualize arrangements as necessary.

The costs of kidney and pancreas transplantation may be covered by a health insurance policy, a managed care plan, a government medical assistance plan or other means. Patients with questions about the cost should discuss them with transplant financial counselors.

Financing Care After Transplant

Because of the lifelong need for immunosuppressive medicines and periodic screening, transplant recipients must be prepared for the costs of medical care in the years following transplantation. Mayo Clinic social workers and financial counselors explain the options available to patients during the workup.