Which program is available to all End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients?

Medicare is the program that encompasses coverage available to all End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients. Under the Social Security Amendments of 1972, Medicare was established to provide health coverage specifically for individuals with ESRD, regardless of their age. This means that any patient diagnosed with ESRD can qualify for Medicare benefits to help cover the costs associated with their treatment, including dialysis and kidney transplant procedures.

Other programs like Medicare Part A provide specific types of coverage within the broader Medicare system, such as hospital insurance, but it is not the overarching program itself. Medicare Savings Programs are designed to assist individuals with limited income in paying for their Medicare premiums and cost-sharing, which may benefit some ESRD patients but are not universally available to all ESRD patients. Medicaid, while it may provide support for certain patients based on income and other factors, does not have the same universal coverage mandate as Medicare does for ESRD patients. Therefore, Medicare stands out as the comprehensive program that ensures all ESRD patients have access to necessary medical care.