Parents here, what medical coverage can they get?

[ae4ever 0]

My parents arrived here as permanant residents, their ages are 56 and 62. What kind of medical benefits can they get. They both need to see a doctor often. Is medicaid listed as a means tested benefit? what can I have for them so that we wont have to deal with high medical bills? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

[Lansbury 19]

I remember Alan saying on here you don't get medicare until you have been here 5 years providing you fill all the other conditions.

It wouldn't surprise me if your only option was normal medical insurance for them.

Edited December 28, 2007 by Lansbury

[TerryC 0]

My experience with my mother-in-law is that there is nothing for her. She is 66, and all private plans for that age are tied to medicare, which she cannot get. If you signed the I-864A you are on the hook for her. My MIL costs us about $250 per month for routine Dr. visits and cholesterol medicine. Hope nothing catastrophic happens.

[Alt name 1]

Assaalom and welcome your parents to the US.

Unfortunately, they will not be eligible for benefits, your best bet is either prayer, good luck, or private insurance.

Regards,

David and Nitadyah

[chuck_n_rose 0]

Your best bet is to try to get them on with your company insurance or purchase medical insurance. I know it is kind of pricey, but your only other choice is to take them to the County Hospitals that treat people with no insurance. Good Luck.

[pushbrk 12,114]

My parents arrived here as permanant residents, their ages are 56 and 62. What kind of medical benefits can they get. They both need to see a doctor often. Is medicaid listed as a means tested benefit? what can I have for them so that we wont have to deal with high medical bills? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

No, they don't qualify for medicaid. Check out that I-864 you or somebody signed. You are responsible if they can't pay. If there's an emergency, take them to the hospital and get them treated. Then it's up to your conscience whether you pay the bill for them or not.

Edited December 28, 2007 by pushbrk

[yassmine2878 1]

http://www.cms.gov

[richardwillis1950 0]

I remember Alan saying on here you don't get medicare until you have been here 5 years providing you fill all the other conditions.

It wouldn't surprise me if your only option was normal medical insurance for them.

when dealing with health business matters -

it pays(who doesnt!) to keep this in mind:

- as quoted by a US congressman recently - "our health system sucks"!!!!