A partial thyroidectomy for Frank: covering what insurance won't

Frank was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in January. The surgeon at Regensburg Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,400, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,700 short. my father has been in and out of Regensburg Regional Medical Center since January. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Frank struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 6 weeks. During that time Frank won't be able to walk without help, 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 $2,700 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,800 • Physiotherapy sessions: $690 • Travel and lodging for the family: $210 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Clara