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A craniotomy for Aiden: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in July is out of reach without help covering $7,000 of the cost.

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Liam P. Jenkins
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Hialeah
Aiden was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in April. The surgeon at Hialeah Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for July. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $7,000 short. my brother has been in and out of Hialeah Orthopedic Institute since April. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aiden struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Aiden won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,000 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,150 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $530 • Post-operative medication: $440 • Physiotherapy sessions: $330 • Travel and lodging for the family: $350 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Liam
due date
2026-07-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Emilia Scholz

    Hope it all works out, Liam. Get well soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too

    • Kieran Hughes

      Take care, Liam. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Peshawar so I could bring a meal.

      • Genesis A. Henderson

        Sending good thoughts, Liam. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

        • Leonardo A. Cole

          Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Hialeah.

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