Transplant Services
Our skilled team helps Veterans facing organ failure. Each patient is supported by a certified nurse coordinator who organizes their care with doctors and specialists. The coordinator guides patients before, during, and after transplant surgery. They are always available to answer questions and provide support.
Connect with a care coordinator
Transplant Coordinator
VA Madison health care
Phone:
Understanding your transplant benefits
Madison VA Hospital offers benefits for Veterans needing organ transplants.
Veterans using VA health care pay less:
- Some Veterans have no copayments for medical care and prescriptions.
- Medication copayments are capped at $700/year for all Veterans.
- Copayments depend on factors like disability rating, income, service record, and priority group.
For details, visit VA health care copay rates.
Health care benefits:
- Free transportation or mileage reimbursement for transplant-related travel.
- Free lodging for the Veteran and one support person during pre- and post-transplant care.
- Shared electronic medical records for better communication and care coordination.
- Managed care by a transplant nurse coordinator.
- Access to experts in transplant medicine, surgery, pharmacy, social work, nutrition, and physical therapy.
Post-transplant care:
- Continued health care support and benefits, especially for pharmacy needs.
- Veterans can choose dual care (VA and non-VA providers) or transfer all care to the VA.
- Veterans using VA pharmacy benefits must see a VA primary care provider at least once a year.