ACL reconstruction for Rahel: covering what insurance won't

Rahel was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in March. The surgeon at Addis Ababa General Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and She is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $750 short. my sister has been in and out of Addis Ababa General Hospital since March. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without ACL reconstruction. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Rahel struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 7 weeks. During that time Rahel won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $750 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $195 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $460 • Post-operative medication: $70 Thanks for being kind about this. - Mekonnen