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This resolution urges the United States Congress to adopt legislation requiring Medicare to provide lifelong coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for liver, heart, and lung transplant recipients, similar to existing coverage for kidney transplant recipients. The resolution highlights that annual transplant procedures in the United States include over 20,000 kidney, 9,000 liver, 3,500 heart, and 2,500 lung transplants, and currently Medicare only covers immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for 36 months. The resolution emphasizes the financial and health benefits of such coverage, noting that dialysis treatment costs Medicare approximately $90,000 per patient annually, while immunosuppressive medications cost between $10,000 and $15,000 per patient. By supporting lifelong medication coverage, the resolution argues that the government can improve health outcomes, support workforce reintegration, reduce healthcare disparities, and enhance recipients' emotional and psychological well-being. Additionally, the resolution directs the Georgia House Clerk to send copies of the resolution to key federal government officials, including the President, Congressional leadership, and Georgia's congressional delegation.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71231