In-person Visits

How do I get to my in-person visits?

Traveling to in-person evaluation visits can be a challenge. 

If you think you may have any trouble getting to your in-person visits, you can talk to the transplant coordinator or social worker on the transplant team about your travel plans and how you can get help. 

When making your travel plans, think about: 

• The time of your visit
• How often you will have visits
• How far you will need to travel
• How you will get there. For example, will you drive or have a friend or family member drive you? Or will you take public transportation?

Tips for traveling to your visits:

• Plan to get there before your scheduled appointment time
• If your visit is early in the morning, consider driving the night before and staying in a hotel close to the transplant center
• If your appointment is out of town and you will spend more than 1 night away from home, make arrangements to get dialysis at a place close to the transplant center
• Bring your medicines with you and make sure you have enough for the entire trip

What are my travel options?

If your transplant center is far away or if you can’t drive there, here are some options:

• Ask the transplant center if they have a transport assistance program
• Ask your insurance provider if they will reimburse mileage to your visits
• Contact Medicaid transportation for your state to ask if they can help
• There may be other programs in your state that help with transportation
• Take a taxi/cab
• Use a rideshare apps, such as Uber or Lyft

If you live far and need to fly to the visit, you may be able to get free flights from:

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