Diagnosed in FL, but need the treatment in GA - 4hrs away

Hello - I am desperately trying to help a friend who has no family and people have pretty much given up on helping her. It shatters my heart! She is a kindergarten teacher, 48 yrs old, with a debilitating muscular disease that presented itself about 3 years ago. She started FMLA 2 weeks ago. She went to Mayo in Jacksonville and finally got a diagnosis after who knows how many doctors. Her doctors at Mayo fought the insurance and they were denied SEVEN times! I pressed her for it and she tried one more time and it was just approved! Here's the catch....we live in Columbus, GA and "they", being Mayo or insurance, are saying that treatment can only be in Jacksonville, FL. It is an infusion, 3 times a week at first, then twice a week for 12 weeks. I am a teacher and am not able to take her, but she is so desperate for help. This is her only chance. I know they'll pay for a flight there and back, hotel, Uber and all, but she can't be alone because she's not able to get up if she falls or go up/down any stairs because of the weakness in her legs. She is alone, afraid, and I feel helpless. All that to say, is there ANY way we can request a hardship that will allow her to have the treatment in Columbus, GA instead of traveling to Jacksonville, FL? This is the last resort and only medical treatment left for her to try; I don't want her to give up. Any advice or direction for help would be appreciated!