What Are the Advantages of Donating a Kidney Through the NKR?

If you are considering donating a kidney, the National Kidney Registry’s donation program makes the process easier, safer, and more convenient.

The NKR offers the following advantages for living kidney donors:

Before Donation

Easy registration process: Register as a donor and complete a medical questionnaire online
Home blood draws for medical screening: Eliminate unnecessary trips to the transplant center
Donor Connect: Speak with a living kidney donor about the process
Choice of transplant center: Select from over 100 NKR Member Centers in 35 states
Lost wage reimbursement: Up to $2,000 per week for up to 12 weeks
Donor expense reimbursement: Up to $6,000 for the cost of travel, accommodations, dependent care, and pet care

High-quality transplant centers: All NKR Member Centers adhere to strict standards for the best donor care
Remote donation: Donate and recover at a transplant center close to home
Convenient scheduling: You choose when to donate
Standard Voucher Program: You can donate to an intended recipient even if you are not a match for them
Family Voucher Program: If you want to donate to a stranger, you can ensure a family member can obtain a living donor transplant if they ever need one
Better matches: The NKR has the largest pool of donors in the US and uses the latest matching technology

Complication protection: Costs for any donation-related complications are fully covered
Kidney prioritization: Donors are prioritized for a living kidney transplant if they ever need one
Legal support: Provided at no charge to donors who face donation-related termination or discrimination

For more information, visit https://www.kidneyregistry.com/for-donors/.