best Medicare insurance for kidney disease patients

best Medicare insurance for kidney disease patients

Kidney disease patients — including those on dialysis — have special Medicare eligibility rules. People with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) qualify for Medicare at any age. Medicare Supplement Plan G provides the most comprehensive coverage for kidney disease patients.

What You Need to Know

• ESRD patients qualify for Medicare at any age — not just 65+
• Medicare covers dialysis at Medicare-certified facilities
• Medicare covers kidney transplants and immunosuppressive drugs
• Medicare Supplement Plan G covers the 20% coinsurance on all kidney care
• Kidney disease patients may face medical underwriting outside Open Enrollment