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Help Michael pay his medical bills
Hi folks, my name is Michael Munson and I live in Philadelphia. Like many people, I was affected by financial losses from Covid and the shutdowns in 2020. Although I maintained my health during that time, recently I have run into several health challenges which are affecting my income.
Recently I had dental surgery which is not covered by my health insurance. I now need a stomach hernia operation and the likelihood of back surgery and ongoing physical therapy. On top of this, I have lost nearly half of my monthly income recently because of several clients losing their jobs. I am an independent contractor working as a personal trainer. I live with considerable pain and need to continue to work until I can schedule the surgeries and begin paying off those bills.
I am asking for financial help to pay off the current medical bills and subsequent surgical bills and have enough money to pay rent while I recuperate and gain more work. A recent ER visit was $13,150.00 of which my insurance will cover only $150.00. I am hopeful that I will reduce that bill with help from the hospital and charities. My dental surgery was over $4,000.00 of which $200 was covered by my insurance. I am paying that off that bill now. The hernia and back surgery costs are currently unknown.
I haven't so much had a cold in 2 years and these recent medical challenges and bills are very stressful and I exhausted much of my savings during Covid. I am asking for whatever you can donate so I can see myself through this difficult period, get back on my feet and pay it forward. Thank you.