A craniotomy for Claire: covering what insurance won't

Claire was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in July. The surgeon at Sydney General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $1,200 short. my mother has been in and out of Sydney General Hospital since July. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Claire struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Claire won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,200 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $470 • Post-operative medication: $380 With deep gratitude, Beau