PATIENT SERVICES GUIDELINES
For assistance, please ask your dialysis center social worker.
The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio is the only non-profit providing direct financial assistance to patients on dialysis. Funding is made possible through the generous support of our donors. All donated funds remain in Northwest Ohio to benefit those in need.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND
PURPOSE: This service is intended as emergency assistance for essential medical and non-medical needs. Consideration will only be given after all other forms of assistance have been explored. Assistance is intended to supplement the cost of a particular need and not necessarily intended to cover the full cost.
Guidelines
- Chronic Renal Failure (requires dialysis or transplant to sustain life)
- Live or dialyze within service area of the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio
- Under the care of a social worker that can apply for assistance
- No financial requirement to qualify
- Available one time per year
Needs Funded
- Transportation (medical purposes only)
- Prescription Medications
- Nutritional Supplements
- Durable Medical Equipment (seat cushions, blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
- Utility bills
GENERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PURPOSE: This program provides ongoing financial assistance for income-qualified patients in our service area. Consideration will only be given after all other forms of assistance have been explored. Assistance is intended to supplement the cost of a particular need and not necessarily intended to cover the full cost.
Guidelines
- Chronic Renal Failure (requires dialysis or transplant to sustain life)
- Live or dialyze within the service area of the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio
- Under the care of a social worker that can apply for assistance
- Income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines based on household size. Proof of income must be provided.
- Participants can choose ONE of the covered services below.
Needs Funded
- Transportation assistance
- Renal Medications (approved medications only)
- Nutritional Supplements