Emergency hernia repair for Aarti: covering what insurance won't

Aarti was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in July. The surgeon at Hubballi General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $290, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $200 short. my mother has been in and out of Hubballi General Hospital since July. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $290 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aarti struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Aarti won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. 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 $200 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $55 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 If you're reading this, thank you.