A large jump in live organ donors receiving compensation is a reflection of a "better and much fairer" system, says MP Chris Bishop.
Mr Bishop's successful law change to see donors receive 100 per cent of earnings loss while they recover up to 12 weeks came into force at the end of 2017.
Prior to the change, donors received compensation at the rate of the sickness benefit through Work and Income, instead of the Ministry of Health.
The law change saw an increase in compensated donors from 15 in 2017 to 92 in 2018.
"Live organ donors are national heroes, who selflessly sacrifice a part of their body to help someone else," Mr Bishop said.
"The new system is much better and much fairer. This law is making a big difference to people around New Zealand."
In 2016, 25 donors received compensation, up from 16 in 2015 and 20 in 2014.
Mr Bishop said despite 61 live transplants in 2013, there were just 12 people who were compensated.
"Live organ donors are heroes, and now the law treats them so," he said.
In total, 2017 saw 72 live organ donations, 85 for 2016 and 77 in 2015.
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