Complication Protection Living Donor Financial Assistance for Costs Related to Donation Complications

Complications related to liver donation surgery are rare. If a donor experiences complications, they must notify the donor center in writing. Medical expenses related to donor complications are primarily covered by the donor center. If the donor center does not provide coverage, the associated costs will be billed to the recipient’s insurance. If a reimbursement claim is necessary for donor-related complications, the donor must notify their donor center. If workers’ compensation and disability benefits are denied, Liver Donor Shield will cover the donor’s lost wages (up to $2,000 per week, with three weeks for the initial claim and subsequent weeks submitted individually, one week at a time ) and expenses.

Additional documentation is required for lost wage reimbursement beyond 12 weeks, including, but not limited to, pay stubs, letters from both the donor surgeon and the primary care physician indicating that the donor is unable to work, proof of denial of governmental disability benefits, and a copy of the UNOS incident report filed in relation to the case. Donors must provide notification of the uncovered complication through their hospital within 30 days of complication.

Please see the Liver Donor Shield Reimbursement Policy for more information.