New program to reimburse living kidney donors

People who decide to become a living organ donor to a Saskatchewan resident are now eligible for reimbursement for some expenses.

The province is providing $200,000 to launch a reimbursement program with The Kidney Foundation of Canada's Saskatchewan branch.

It should ease the cost for those who want to donate a kidney to a relative, but must travel or incur other expenses in order to help.

Up to $5,500 in compensation will be available for each living donor.

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