If someone needs a liver transplant do they pay for the liver, the procedure, or both? Also, how come they dont pay living donors for their organs? Just wondering!
*I know, I know....you wouldnt be called a donor if you got paid! No smart comments please!
2006-11-21 06:10:25 · 3 answers · asked by Cuteness 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
People donate their organs so that people who need them will get them. U do not get charged for the organ, but u do have to pay for the medical procedures involved with the transplant.
2006-11-21 06:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to buy or sell human organs in the U.S., and in many other nations. A transplant patient pays for the procedure, or his/her insurance does, as well as the associated hospital costs.
2006-11-21 14:13:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think the costs would be a combination of both. As for the live donors most are relatives and if not I think it's pretty much based on good faith.
2006-11-21 14:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by cameron lally cscs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋