Cataract surgery for Abril: covering what insurance won't

Abril was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in October. The surgeon at Miami University Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $7,250 short. my wife has been in and out of Miami University Hospital since October. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Abril struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 Abril won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,250 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,250 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,150 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $480 • Post-operative medication: $380 • Physiotherapy sessions: $490 • Travel and lodging for the family: $500 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Andrés