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A craniotomy for Eva: covering what insurance won't

Eva needs a craniotomy at Albany University Hospital and the family is $7,300 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Brian C. Holloway
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Albany
Eva was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in August. The surgeon at Albany University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,500, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $7,300 short. my mother has been in and out of Albany University Hospital since August. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Eva struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 10 weeks. During that time Eva won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,300 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,000 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,500 • Physiotherapy sessions: $450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $350 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-11-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Brian

  1. Quick update: $416 raised so far (6%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $236 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Small update. $426 so far, we've started the first stage.

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  • Benoît Étienne Lopez

    Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

    • Étienne Étienne Mathieu

      Sending strength, Brian. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Gazipur.

      • Alp Deniz Aksoy

        good luck, Brian. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

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