Laparoscopic endometriosis surgery for Usha: covering what insurance won't

Usha was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in July. The surgeon at Saket Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic endometriosis surgery, and She is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,100, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $650 short. my sister has been in and out of Saket Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,100 is more than we can find. While we wait, Usha struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. 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 4 weeks. During that time Usha won't be able to look after the children alone, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $650 goes: • Hospital stay (2 nights): $470 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 • Post-operative medication: $25 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 I hope life is good to you. - Manoj