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

Minh was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in July. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,200, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $950 short. my husband has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since July. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,200 is more than we can find. While we wait, Minh struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 7 weeks. During that time Minh 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 $950 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $290 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $100 • Post-operative medication: $30 • Physiotherapy sessions: $65 • Travel and lodging for the family: $5 Glad we found this place.