For most Americans who qualify (93%) a large part of the cost of dialysis is paid for by the Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease Program, no matter how old you are.

If you are working, Medicare is “secondary” to your work insurance for the first 30 months of treatment. This means that your work insurance pays first, and Medicare may pay some or all of the remaining costs. At 30 months, Medicare becomes the primary insurance.

Home dialysis is less expensive than clinic treatments – as much as one-fifth of the cost. This is extremely important if you do not have secondary insurance.

Gateway Home Dialysis is available to answer any questions you may have about insurance coverage and will help you with the necessary paperwork.

For information, contact Cheryl at patient services.