Hip replacement surgery for Brett: covering what insurance won't

Brett was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in May. The surgeon at Pietermaritzburg University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $360, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $250 short. my brother has been in and out of Pietermaritzburg University Hospital since May. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $360 is more than we can find. While we wait, Brett struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 4 weeks. During that time Brett won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $250 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $75 • Post-operative medication: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $120 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.