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A craniotomy for Chidi: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in October is out of reach without help covering $350 of the cost.

🇳🇬 Benin City, Edo, Nigeria874 views
Chidi Paul Yakubu
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Benin City
In July I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Benin City Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $440, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $350 short. Doctors at Benin City Regional Medical Center told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $440 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $350 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $30 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $280 • Post-operative medication: $40 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-10-13
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Angel P. Johnston

    Hang in there, Chidi. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Stockholm

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