Valve repair surgery for Lincoln: covering what insurance won't

In December I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Los Angeles General Hospital recommended valve repair surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for February. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,600, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,300 short. Doctors at Los Angeles General Hospital told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without valve repair surgery. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $1,300 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $570 • Physiotherapy sessions: $510 • Travel and lodging for the family: $220 Every share and every dollar helps.