ACL reconstruction for Apio: covering what insurance won't

In May I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Saint Luke Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,050, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $750 short. Doctors at Saint Luke Hospital told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a care assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,050 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a care assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $750 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $75 • Post-operative medication: $70 Every share and every dollar helps. - Apio