American Kidney Fund Applauds Introduction of California AB 1223 to Prevent Insurance Discrimination Against Living Organ Donors and Provide Job-Protected Leave
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- Urges legislature to take swift action on a bill that could increase available organs for Californians on transplant waiting list
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The nonprofit
While most transplanted organs are from deceased donors, patients may also receive organs from living donors. Living donation offers an alternative for individuals awaiting transplantation from a deceased donor and increases the existing organ supply. Kidneys are the most common organ transplanted from living donors, followed by liver and lung.
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AKF is fighting for legislation like AB 1223 in states across the country and at the federal level because each day, 13 people die while waiting for a kidney transplant. AB 1223 will remove roadblocks to people who are considering becoming living donors.
"We are grateful for
AKF provides long-term financial assistance that makes transplants and post-transplant care possible for low-income dialysis patients. In 2018, AKF helped more than 1,000 people nationwide have transplants, including nearly 50 in
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