Carol Lichtenberger Care Fund
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Hi everyone,
As you all know, Carol Lichtenberger suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm on March 16th. Due to the severity of the brain injury, it is a very long recovery process. After the initial surgeries, she was placed at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab where she received aggressive daily therapy and was making great progress. However, BlueCross BlueShield cut her time there and she was moved to Transitional Care, where she is today. Unfortunately, we have been notified that BCBS is ending her care there, as well. While we still do not have a long-term care plan or placement, we know that she will need intensive medical care for quite a while. She needs daily speech, occupational, physical therapy, among others, in order to make gains. We intend to fight BCBS for appropriate care, but it is obvious that they will cut the funding for her care before she is ready to come home. Recent quotes have been between $350-450 PER DAY once insurance runs out. This amounts to anywhere from $10,000 to $13,000 (roughly) per month. The bills have begun rolling in and the family will be financially responsible for long-term care within a week or so. (Fun fact: private helicopter rides are billed at $30,000!!!) Any donations received will assist in the payment for treatment, any related costs incurred, and the upkeep of the Lichtenberger household. Our family greatly appreciates any help you are able to give. Keep praying for Carol, please, and we wish everyone peace and love.
As you all know, Carol Lichtenberger suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm on March 16th. Due to the severity of the brain injury, it is a very long recovery process. After the initial surgeries, she was placed at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab where she received aggressive daily therapy and was making great progress. However, BlueCross BlueShield cut her time there and she was moved to Transitional Care, where she is today. Unfortunately, we have been notified that BCBS is ending her care there, as well. While we still do not have a long-term care plan or placement, we know that she will need intensive medical care for quite a while. She needs daily speech, occupational, physical therapy, among others, in order to make gains. We intend to fight BCBS for appropriate care, but it is obvious that they will cut the funding for her care before she is ready to come home. Recent quotes have been between $350-450 PER DAY once insurance runs out. This amounts to anywhere from $10,000 to $13,000 (roughly) per month. The bills have begun rolling in and the family will be financially responsible for long-term care within a week or so. (Fun fact: private helicopter rides are billed at $30,000!!!) Any donations received will assist in the payment for treatment, any related costs incurred, and the upkeep of the Lichtenberger household. Our family greatly appreciates any help you are able to give. Keep praying for Carol, please, and we wish everyone peace and love.
Organizer and beneficiary
Beth Martinsen
Organizer
Mount Prospect, IL
Mark Lichtenberger
Beneficiary