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The Living Donor Protection Act of 2021 (H.R.1255/S.377) would ensure that living organ donors have Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections so they can take time off work to donate the kidney and recover from the surgery without fear of losing their job. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter in 2018 which stated that organ donation is protected under FMLA. The Living Donor Protection Act would codify the DOL opinion, protecting under federal statute those living donors whose employers are covered under FMLA.
Importantly, the bill would also protect living donors from discrimination by insurance carriers and prohibits insurers from:
Finally, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to update its website, brochures, and other media regarding live donation and access to insurance for living donors.
The American Kidney Fund recently released State of the States: Living Donor Protection Report Card. The Report Card is our first annual assessment of how well laws in each state and the District of Columbia encourage living organ donation and reduce barriers for living organ donors; unfortunately, many states did not get a passing grade and the nationwide average grade was a D. If passed, this federal legislation would ensure every state has a basic level of protection—so that where a person lives does not make it more difficult to be a living donor.
Please contact your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators to ask them to cosponsor the Living Donor Protection Act that will ensure that individuals who give the gift of life are protected from discrimination and are encouraged to help those in desperate need.
Once you submit the form, your personalized message will be sent directly to your members of Congress.
Please Cosponsor Living Donor Protection Act of 2021
Dear [Decision Maker],
Sincerely,[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State ZIP]