TX HHS Form 3035. Kidney Health Care Program Application

The TX HHS Form 3035, Kidney Health Care Program Application, is designed to help individuals apply for benefits related to end-stage renal disease and dialysis or kidney transplant. Once submitted, applicants will receive a letter detailing their eligibility and the specific benefits they are qualified for.

This application is intended for Texans who have been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease and are undergoing dialysis or have undergone a kidney transplant. Key features of this form include the requirement to apply for Medicare as part of the KHC program, which helps cover costs related to kidney health care services, medicine, healthcare travel, and Medicare Part D premiums.

The KHC program has specific limits and exclusions, including not covering health care costs for kidney transplant patients or the 20% Medicare Part B co-pay for dialysis. It also does not provide health benefits if other insurance is available or cover travel expenses already reimbursed by other programs. The application process can be complex, with benefits changing based on factors such as changes in Medicare status, Medicaid eligibility, or initiation of home dialysis.