Medical Debt Relief Fund for Ron Nebeker

Hello, My name is Richard McLaughlin. I have created this on behalf of my hard working, wonderful husband of ten years, Ronald Nebeker. Ron had been exhibiting a neurological decline over the spring and after extensive testing, In late July, our lives changed forever when he was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affect the entire bodily systems.

This disease does indeed progress rapidly as unfortunately, due to onset of aspiration pneumonia, Ron required inpatient treatment from September 10th to October 7th. It began at Swedish Medical Center ICU During this time, Ron made the decision to have a feeding tube placed for his nutrition to help with his breathing/swallowing problems. He was then transferred to Providence Mount St Vincent for rehab.

Thankfully, he is now stable, at home, and I have been able to care for him at home (I am currently not working). I was a nursing assistant in my 20s which has come in handy. We have the feeding tube machine here which runs during the night, along with a breathing Nebulizer for multiple daily treatments and a suction machine for continuous use. We do have home health nursing visits happening. He is doing really well at home.

As far as medical bills, everything is a big question mark at the moment with what we will owe which is why I have started this. For now, Ron has insurance coverage from his last employer. We have applied for long term disability so he can tap into Medicare, which can be a process but my hopes are, considering this is a terminal diagnosis, this will be expedited . I have not seen any invoices from the inpatient services come through yet, I imagine they will be astronomical, and our monetary goals will change according. People are all asking me “what can I do?” “How can I help?”. Aside from keeping us in your prayers, anything you are able to spare for us during this time of need would be appreciated.

These funds will be used for the following items:

Medical bills for Ron

Liquid Nutrition for Feeding tube (currently not covered under insurance) and supplies for the pump

Cushion for electricity bill.

Thank you for stopping by and thank you SO MUCH for any donations. I will Post updates here periodically.