Lyfebulb Founder and kidney-pancreas transplant recipient Dr. Karin Hehenberger and TransplantLyfe Community Manager Kevin Schnurr sit down with Craig Pressley, LICSW, a seasoned transplant social worker at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, to break down the financial realities of kidney transplantation.

Whether you’re pre- or post-transplant, this session offers a clear, accessible overview of:

• Common transplant-related costs—from evaluations to lifelong medications
• How Medicare Parts A, B, and D apply to transplant patients Commercial insurance, coordination of benefits, and supplemental coverage
• Why applying for Medicare matters—even if you have private insurance Tips for finding trustworthy insurance information

This is Episode 1 of our transplant cost and insurance series, designed to equip patients and care partners with tools to better plan for the future.

Watch now and don’t forget to subscribe for updates on Episode 2, where we’ll explore real-world patient examples and financial assistance options. Learn more at TransplantLyfe.com and join our discussion forum to continue the conversation.