Short Term Financial Assistance

Short Term Emergency Financial Assistance Provides a Helping Hand  

Many Canadians living with kidney disease experience financial hardship. Our last resort, short term emergency financial assistance may be available to residents of Canada to cover medical and other expenses associated with kidney disease and its treatment. This assistance is provided only when all other sources of funding have been exhausted. 

We may also offer financial assistance through other programs. However, please note that these programs vary depending on local community needs and resources. 

To find out what is available in your region and if you are eligible, speak to your social worker at the unit or hospital where you are receiving treatment, or reach out to our “Patient programs and services” department.

The Kidney Foundation acknowledges the support of the many donors that make the short-term financial assistance program possible.