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The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) in its commitment to the Western Australian organ donor program has reviewed the funding available for live kidney donors.
The new WACHS live kidney donor - travel reimbursement scheme will commence from the 1 July 2006.
The purpose of this scheme is to assist permanent WACHS residents to participate in the Western Australian live kidney donation program.
WACHS will reimburse reasonable travel expenses incurred by suitable donors travelling to Perth for kidney donation assessment, retrieval and one-post operative visit (if this cannot occur through Telehealth).
This scheme is in administered separately from the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme
The costs for medical tests, hospital accommodation and medical specialist appointments are met by the tertiary hospital coordinating the live kidney donation.
Live Kidney Donor - Travel Reimbursement Scheme Policy
Live Kidney Donor - Patient Information Sheet
What region of WACHS do I reside in? - Map
Who is the Regional Director for my region? Regional Directors contact details
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