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Organ Donation Support: New Benefits and Pilot Programs

This act aims to increase the number of available organs for transplant, potentially reducing patient waiting times. It allows for reimbursement of expenses and benefits for organ donors, and permits testing new programs to encourage donation. This means more people could receive life-saving transplants, and donors would not face additional financial burdens.
Key points
Organ donors can receive reimbursement for travel, lodging, lost wages, and dependent care, aiming to encourage donation.
The act allows for pilot programs to offer non-cash benefits to donors, such as life or disability insurance, to boost transplant numbers.
These changes seek to reduce financial burdens on donors and their families, potentially increasing organ availability and saving healthcare costs.
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Additional Information
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2023
Print number: HR 4343
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Process start date: 2023-06-23