Health Insurance for Elder Parents

03-22-2005, 12:52 AM

Hello,

My dad is 69 years old and I-485 is being processed.

What are his options for health insurance?
* Wait for GC, then apply for goverment supplemented health insurance
for elderly? OR
* Can he start applying for these health insurance now?

Thanks!

03-22-2005, 02:22 PM

    > Hello,
    > My dad is 69 years old and I-485 is being processed.
    > What are his options for health insurance?
    > * Wait for GC, then apply for goverment supplemented health insurance
    > for elderly? OR
    > * Can he start applying for these health insurance now?
    > Thanks!

I think you may find he is not eligible for medicare until he has had
the GC for FIVE years.

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03-23-2005, 04:16 AM

> I think you may find he is not eligible for medicare until he has had
> the GC for FIVE years.

There was a post on britishexpats.com in the last few weeks, have a
search.

Medical cover is a very good reason for the elderly to keep well clear
of the US.

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