For those suffering from chronic renal failure, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases² shares some resources that can help kidney failure patients and their families get financial support to help cover treatment costs. Although kidney failure can happen due to lifestyle, ongoing conditions, and other health issues, it can also occur from taking dangerous medications, medical malpractice, or physical injuries after an accident. When this happens, victims can bring a legal claim for compensation for economic and non-economic damages, including the cost of: Medical testing, and imaging, Doctor consultations and visits, Kidney transplant care, Surgery, Medication, Lost wages, Pain and suffering