Do Dialysis Patients Qualify for Disability?

Chronic kidney disease with chronic hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. If your ongoing dialysis has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year, you'll qualify for disability benefits.

What benefits are dialysis patients entitled to?

Claimants with poor kidney function will likely be approved for Social Security Disability benefits. If you have end-stage renal failure (also called chronic kidney failure or chronic renal failure), you can get SSDI or SSI disability benefits if your condition is severe.

Is kidney failure a permanent disability?

Kidney failure can be a permanent disability depending on the severity of your kidney disease. You will need to talk with your physician to determine if your disability will be permanent.