The Senate adopts a text to guarantee that organ donation is completely free of charge.

The Senate unanimously adopted a bill on Tuesday aimed at guaranteeing the financial neutrality of living organ donation. The text, now sent to the National Assembly, seeks to eliminate all out-of-pocket expenses for donors. Specifically, they will be exempt from the fixed co-payment, medical deductible, and any additional fees charged by doctors or other healthcare professionals related to the donation process. The measure aims to remove the financial barriers that may still hinder this practice.

Elimination of waiting periods

The proposed law also includes the elimination of waiting periods for sick leave following organ donation. This provision addresses a major concern for potential donors, who sometimes fear the financial consequences of prolonged absence from work. The principle championed by the senators is clear: donating an organ should never represent a cost for the donor.

This unanimous adoption demonstrates a political consensus on the need to encourage living organ donation. Parliamentarians hope that by guaranteeing it is completely free of charge, more people will be encouraged to donate. The text must now be examined by the members of parliament before potentially entering into force.