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Welcome to ESRD Network 18
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Our Mission

To provide leadership and assistance to renal dialysis and transplant facilities in a manner
that supports continuous improvement in patient care, outcomes, safety and satisfaction.


Patients - Medicare & Payment for ESRD

For general Medicare information, ordering Medicare booklets, and information about health plans, contact 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) TTY: 1-877-486-2048 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for assistance. English and Spanish-speaking customer service representatives at this number can answer questions about the Original Medicare Plan and provide up-to-date information regarding the health plans available in your area.

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Medicare Publications

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: How to Join (pdf)

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder

Outpatient Maintenance Dialysis -
End-Stage Renal Disease

Payment System Fact Sheet Series - CMS

Medicare Part D Assistance Program for Bone Disease Medications
American Kidney Fund

Medicare Frequently Asked Questions

Medicare Bundling - Q & A

Medicare and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
Home Dialysis Central

Medicare Limits on Therapy Services Fact Sheet (pdf)
Changes to policies for Medicare reimbursement for medically-necessary therapy, effective July 1, 2008.

 

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