A craniotomy for Aileen: covering what insurance won't

Aileen was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in June. The surgeon at Angeles Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $1,200 short. my wife has been in and out of Angeles Orthopedic Institute since June. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aileen struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Aileen won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $1,200 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $130 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $440 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $580 • Post-operative medication: $50 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Allan