Cataract surgery for Francesco: covering what insurance won't

Francesco was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in April. The surgeon at Verona Community Hospital recommended cataract surgery, and He is scheduled for June. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,250, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $4,900 short. my husband has been in and out of Verona Community Hospital since April. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Francesco 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Francesco 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 $4,900 goes: • Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,400 • Physiotherapy sessions: $390 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,600 • Post-operative medication: $320 Thank you for reading my story.