How many people are on the UNOS waitlist?
106,059
Waiting list candidates by age
| Age | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Total | 106,059 |
| < 1 Year | 121 |
| 1-5 Years | 492 |
| 6-10 Years | 438 |
Do you have to pay for a lung transplant?
Most health insurance and government programs, including Medicaid, will pay for a lung transplant, although it may not cover all of the costs. Medicaid, however, will only cover transplants in the state from which you receive it.
What is the average cost of a lung transplant?
A study of 3000 Medicare patients who received lung transplantations between 2005-2011 found that the average cost of lung transplantation was $135,622. However, high-volume transplant centers (35 or more lung transplantations annually) had a mean transplantation cost of $131,352.
How long does it take to get on the transplant list?
In general, the average time frame for waiting can be 3-5 years at most centers and even longer in some geographical regions of the country. You should ask your transplant center to get a better understanding of the wait times.
How do you get paid for a lung transplant?
There are several sources of funding that patients typically turn to in order to fund their transplant:
- Private insurance.
- Medicare/Medicaid.
- Prescription drug assistance programs.
- The Veterans Administration.
- Charitable organizations.
- Advocacy groups.
- Fundraising campaigns.
How do you pay for a transplant?
Covering transplant costs
- Private insurance. State programs. Advocacy.
- Insurance marketplace. Medicaid. Fundraising.
- Medicare. Charities. TRICARE.
What is the best lung transplant hospital?
The UF Health Shands Hospital lung transplant program tops the list as the best in the United States for one-year risk-adjusted survival rates, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, SRTR.
How are transplant recipients chosen?
Using a combination of donor and candidate medical data—including blood type, medical urgency and location of the transplant and donor hospitals—UNOS’ system generates a rank-order of candidates to be offered each organ. This match is unique to each donor and each organ.
Can a smoker get a lung transplant?
In conclusion, the current evidence in the literature suggests that lungs from smokers can be used for transplantation. Patients should, however, be fully informed of the risks involved with these lungs and the worse outcome compared with those receiving non-smoker lungs.
Where can I find key personnel for transplant programs?
If you wish to see key personnel for transplant programs, use the search option “Transplant Center by Organ,” and choose the specific organ. * All transplant centers are designated by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.
How do I find the nearest organ procurement and Transplant Center?
Use the information below to find the center nearest you and learn about each facility. If you live outside of Illinois and do not feel any of these centers are close enough to you, consider visit the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) website. Once you are on the site, follow these steps:
What is the difference between inactive status and designated transplant centers?
* All transplant centers are designated by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Inactive status means that a center or transplant program’s patients on the waiting list will not receive organ offers.