The Division provides a program for individuals who have renal (kidney) disease which is a state-supported medical assistance program that coordinates the medical and financial aspects of clients with end-stage renal disease.  A person's ability to pay for their own services is considered in determining eligibility for this program. 

Eligibility:

To be eligible for Pure State Kidney (PSK) Services, the client must:

Have a diagnosis of chronic end-stage renal disease (ESRD) by a medical doctor.

Meet residence requirements:

• must live within the state for 12 consecutive months, or

• must maintain permanent residency in the state of Idaho, although may be temporarily absent, or

• applicant or a spouse, parent or guardian must show proof of employment or offer of employment in Idaho prior to moving to the state.

Demonstrate financial need.

Demonstrate no vocational potential or be currently employed but is unable to afford kidney related expenses on a continuing basis.

Have applied for and be receiving Medicare.

Comparable Benefits:

The VRC and client should explore and review all information available on comparable benefits and cost saving programs.

• VR requires all PSK clients to apply for and be receiving Medicare.  Medicare, a federal health insurance program, provides benefits for people with ESRD.

• All clients must apply for all Health and Welfare benefits, including Medicaid, Qualified Medical Benefits (QMB), and Specified Low Income Medical Beneficiary (SLMB).  Verification of denial required if not eligible for Medicaid.

• Clients must apply for Veteran's benefits, if applicable.

• Clients must apply for Indian Health Service for Native American clients, if applicable.