Is there any legal way to be paid for a kidney donation?

There is no legal way in the US to receive or give a benefit for a kidney. Many states pay the expenses related including travel, food, medical, etc., but it is extremely unlawful to take part in buying or selling organs. read more

As others said, there is no legal way to be paid for a kidney donation in the United States. The authors of the regulations are bright folks, aware of ways to pretend one thing while doing another. So all of the ways one can imagine by which to create a financial inducement to donate are considered. read more

If what you are asking is could you get paid to donate a kidney, I don't believe that this is legal anywhere. I know it would be unethical everywhere. The thought that we would reduce ourselves to selling extra body parts goes against the ethics of our civilization, the humanity of our existence. read more

Going rate: $25 to $60 per donation. If you’re getting paid to donate blood, your donation may not be used the way you think. The federal government prohibits the use of blood collected from paid donors for transfusions in hospitals. read more