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

Volodymyr was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in February. The surgeon at Kazan University Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $930, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $700 short. my son has been in and out of Kazan University Hospital since February. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $930 is more than we can find. While we wait, Volodymyr struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Volodymyr won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $700 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Travel and lodging for the family: $130 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $500 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Nadia