I have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Learn about eligibility and coverage if you need regular dialysis or have had a kidney transplant.
Main resources
- Signing up for Medicare
- How Medicare works with other insurance
- Dialysis
- Transplants
- Children & ESRD
- Special Needs Plans
Related resources
- Find dialysis facilities
- CMS Form 2728
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Globe icon
- American Association of Kidney Patients Globe icon
- American Kidney Fund Globe icon
- Dialysis Patient Citizens Globe icon
- National Kidney and Urological Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- National Kidney Foundation Globe icon
- ESRD Networks
- ESRD State Survey Agencies
I have a disability
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Find out how Medicare works for people who have a disability.
I have a disability: Learn more...I need or get Extra Help / Medicaid
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Learn how programs that help people with limited income and resources work with Medicare.
I'm new to Medicare
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Start your Medicare off right by making sure you take advantage of everything Medicare has to offer.
I'm outside the U.S.
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Learn about coverage if you live or are traveling outside the United States.