Central Carolina Liver Associaton  

A liver transplant is a surgical procedure to remove a diseased liver and replace it with a healthy liver from a donor. Most liver transplant operations use livers from deceased donors, though a liver may also come from a living donor.

The number of people waiting for new livers is much larger than the number of available livers, so liver transplant is reserved for people who are critically ill. Some people will receive a liver right away, while others spend many months waiting for a liver transplant.

About 6,000 liver transplant operations are performed in the United States each year, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network.

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Understanding all you need to do in preparation for a transplant can be intimidating. And budgeting your finances ahead of time is a must. Fortunately, there are many resources to help you along the way.

Understand your transplant costs¹

Even preparing for your transplant procedure may incur significant costs. It is important to consider all potential expenses, both medical and non-medical.

Medical costs

• Pre-transplant evaluation and lab tests
• Transplant surgery
• Post-transplant recovery and follow-up care

Non-medical costs

• Travel, food, and lodging for visits to the transplant center
• Accommodations for a person to accompany you
• Lost wages and income while in recovery
• Child care

Fortunately, many of these expenses are foreseeable. In addition to your financial transplant coordinator, you can look to a number of financial support resources to help you outline your transplant budget.

Meet with your transplant financial coordinator

With a general understanding of what to expect, you are ready to meet with your transplant financial coordinator. This is an opportunity to have your concerns addressed and build a financial plan around your particular financial situation. Be prepared to share your insurance provider information, relevant financial documentation, and, most importantly, any questions you may have. Here are a few to get you started:

• What financial coverage does the hospital accept (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, etc.)?
• Will my insurance require preapproval for any of my treatment?
• What is the average cost for a transplant, including care required before and after the transplant?
• Are there deductible and co-payment amounts? If yes, what are they?
• What can I do if my financial coverage runs out?
• Who will pay for my donor costs? What if I have a living donor?

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