Jesús González-Navarro’s transplant was postponed until he could find more stable health insurance that would cover medical costs after the kidney transplant.

In general, undocumented immigrants don’t qualify for federal programs like Medicare. Their coverage is sporadic, and their jobs usually don’t carry benefits. Years without primary care often lead to chronic illness.

Rosa Amelia Olivas questions how a health system that does not limit undocumented immigrants from donating their organs can prevent them from receiving transplants.

Hugo Huerta's kidneys work at only 20% and he needs dialysis immediately. But that’s made challenging because he’s undocumented.

Donating a kidney is a relatively easy process, especially when compared to the grueling time spent waiting in the national recipient pool with thousands of other hopeful beneficiaries.

He was a good candidate for a transplant - but his transplant center estimated a 10-year wait time. He was depressed and had lost hope.