Transportation - Car Payments & Repairs

NKF AZ does not assist with car insurance payments, emissions testing, registration, or reimbursements for car repairs that are completed prior to submitting a request.

It is NKF AZ’s policy not to assist patients with payments they cannot maintain on their own. For car payment assistance, the patient must provide a plan for how they will avoid the need for future car payment assistance. 

Eligibility (in addition to the General Eligibility requirements):

Transportation - Emergency Cab Rides

Eligibility (In addition to the General Eligibility Requirements):

  • Patients are eligible when their regular mode of transportation is not available; there are no family, friends or neighbors who can transport them; and they cannot afford to pay for other means of transportation.

  • Household income at or below 400% of Federal Poverty Level with liquid assets not exceeding $2,000 (See FPL Chart)

Forms:

Transportation - Public Transportation (Valley Metro)

Eligibility (in addition to the General Eligibility Requirements on main page):

  • Patients are eligible when there are no family, friends or neighbors who can transport them; and they cannot afford to pay for tickets, vouchers, or fares.

  • Household income at or below 400% of Federal Poverty Level with liquid assets not exceeding $2,000 (See FPL Chart)

  • Patients whose insurance provides non-emergency transportation are not eligible.

Utility Shutoff Prevention

The maximum household income cannot exceed 200% FPL (See FPL Chart). Income for ALL individuals living at the address must be reported on the Financial Statement.

NKF AZ will pay up to two months in arrears for a maximum of $800.

NKF AZ does not assist with late fees, reconnect fees, or other penalties. Patients must be prepared to pay any remaining balance not covered by NKF AZ in order to prevent the utility shutoff.

Early Intervention Rent Assistance

This assistance is limited to a one-time assistance for either rent (including the rent eviction prevention assistance) OR utilities. Patients who have received car payment OR car repair assistance must wait a minimum of 12 months before applying for rent or utility assistance.

Patients who have previously received rent or utility assistance with NKF AZ prior to January 2025 will not be eligible to receive this assistance.

Rent Eviction Prevention

The maximum household income cannot exceed 200% FPL (See FPL Chart). Income for ALL individuals living at the address must be reported on the Financial Statement.

NKF AZ will pay up to two months of rent, either both months in arrears, or one month in arrears and one month forward for a maximum of $3,200.

NKF AZ cannot assist with late fees, court fees, or penalties.

Dental Care

Initial approval covers the initial exam and assessment. The patient must make a $10 co-payment to the dental provider at the time of each visit. This copayment is in addition to the fees paid by NKF AZ.

Arizona licensed dentists will provide all treatment.

 Qualifying Services:

Food Assistance

Eligibility (in addition to the General Eligibility Requirements on main page):

  • Assistance must be requested by a renal dietitian during the patient’s first three months of dialysis as an ESRD patient, with an explanation of the patient’s need for help and their difficulty adjusting to dialysis and/or the renal diet.

  • The Renal Registry form must be completed and signed by the patient.

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