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A craniotomy for Andrew: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in November is out of reach without help covering $3,200 of the cost.

🇦🇺 Australia3,612 views
Reagan K. Jacobs
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Melbourne
Andrew was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in August. The surgeon at Melbourne Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $4,550, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,200 short. my son has been in and out of Melbourne Community Hospital since August. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $4,550 is more than we can find. While we wait, Andrew struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Andrew won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $3,200 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $300 • Travel and lodging for the family: $230 • Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,670 Glad we found this place. - Reagan
due date
2026-10-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Janet E. Delgado

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal

    • Dylan N. Hill

      keep going, Reagan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

      • Minh Toàn Chau

        Hope you get there. Love from Bhaktapur

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