A man was working at his brother’s home when a piece of machinery fell on him, severely injuring his foot.
 
The man’s brother immediately jumped into action and took him to the Emergency Department at Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha. The man required emergency surgery and an inpatient stay. Upon discharge, he also needed ongoing wound care.
 
The man didn’t have full-time employment and was uninsured. Unsure of how he would be able to pay his hospital expenses, the man asked to speak with the hospital’s Financial Advocate.
 
He told the Advocate that he had been living with his brother as he didn’t have a steady income. He was working on projects around the house as a way to thank his brother for letting him stay there. He already had a large amount of debt that he was trying to pay down and was concerned about paying his medical bills.
 
The Financial Advocate helped the man complete a financial assessment. Through this assessment, the Advocate was able to determine that the man was eligible for a 100% discount through the Aurora Health Care Patient Financial Assistance Program.
 
When they heard the news, both the man and his brother thanked the Advocate. “Our family is so thankful for everything you’ve done. You have no idea how much this means to us all!”