Health Insurance Premium Program | American Kidney Fund

Provides financial assistance with health insurance premium costs for individuals experiencing kidney failure.

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211 UWGC

Physical Address

11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852

Hours

Notes: Applications may be submitted online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fax

(301) 881-0898

Application process

Application required. Applications are accepted online at https://gms.kidneyfund.org/login Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, based upon time of submission. Applications are typically processed within 10-14 business days.

Fee

No fee to apply.

Eligibility

Applicants must: -live in and receive dialysis treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), -be receiving health insurance coverage, -have a household income at or below 500% of the federal poverty level, and -have a total amount of liquid assets (excluding retirement accounts) at or below $30,000 Note: Patients already receiving assistance from any of the following programs are automatically eligible: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), HUD housing assistance, or Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).

Service area

Kentucky Ohio

Agency info

American Kidney Fund

National nonprofit organization supporting individuals living with kidney disease through education, financial assistance, and advocacy.