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

Inés was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in July. The surgeon at Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $6,000 short. my mother has been in and out of Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Inés struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 7 weeks. During that time Inés won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $6,000 goes: • Post-operative medication: $310 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $750 • Travel and lodging for the family: $410 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,650 • Physiotherapy sessions: $880 I hope life is good to you. - Esperanza