Spinal decompression surgery for Bunga: covering what insurance won't

Bunga was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $630, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $500 short. my daughter has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $630 is more than we can find. While we wait, Bunga struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. 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 6 weeks. During that time Bunga won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $500 goes: • Post-operative medication: $60 • Physiotherapy sessions: $115 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $280 • Travel and lodging for the family: $45 If you're reading this, thank you. - Rizky