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Eligibility:
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People needing help to pay for a transplant must have income below the State Median Income; People needing help to pay for maintenance medications after a transplant must have incomes at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level; Asset limit is $10,000. People who are over the income or asset limit should apply anyway in case some of their medical expenses can be used to "spend down" their income and assets
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Application Process:
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Mail-in application only; Call the Adult Support Team at the DSS Central Office to request an application form
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Program Fees:
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No fee
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Documents Required:
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Proof of income (employer records, or if on public assistance, copy of check or benefit letter); Proof of liquid assets (copies of bank statements); Proof of medical expenses (copies of medical bills); Proof of organ transplant; Social Security number (applicant's statement)
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