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A craniotomy for Mauricio: covering what insurance won't

Mauricio needs a craniotomy at Madrid University Hospital and the family is $2,950 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Sebastián D. Maldonado
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Madrid
Mauricio was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in August. The surgeon at Madrid University Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,700, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,950 short. my son has been in and out of Madrid University Hospital since August. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Mauricio struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Mauricio 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 $2,950 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $185 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $990 • Physiotherapy sessions: $230 • Travel and lodging for the family: $230 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,315 Thank you for reading my story. - Sebastián
due date
2026-10-07
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Sebastián

  1. Small update. $519 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    Exceeded expectations

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Gamze Bayram

    Hope you get there. Greetings from Latina.

    • Halima Efe OladipoPhoto verified

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Munich so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

      • Divya E. Iyer

        Wishing Mauricio a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        • Keith Ellis

          Stay strong, Sebastián. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Zoey F. Ryan

            hope things get better soon, Sebastián. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

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