Palate reconstruction surgery for Riddhi: covering what insurance won't

Riddhi was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,000, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $600 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Riddhi 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. Recovery is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Riddhi 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 $600 goes: • Hospital stay (4 nights): $200 • Post-operative medication: $60 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $235 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.