K1 Visa/ Medical Insurance

[chaco6053 0]

My wife entered the US under a K1 Visa. We were married within the 90 day timeframe. Tomorrow we will be sending out the paperwork for her change of status. When is my wife eligible to apply for medical insurance? Do we have to wait until the change of status is completely processed?

[Jamaica2009 4]

My wife entered the US under a K1 Visa. We were married within the 90 day timeframe. Tomorrow we will be sending out the paperwork for her change of status. When is my wife eligible to apply for medical insurance? Do we have to wait until the change of status is completely processed?

Do you mean health insurance through your job or just purchasing health insurance?

[chaco6053 0]

Do you mean health insurance through your job or just purchasing health insurance?

either. i do not have health insurance through my employer. i pay for my own insurance. I just want to know when can my wife apply for health insurance indivudually, or through me?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

My wife entered the US under a K1 Visa. We were married within the 90 day timeframe. Tomorrow we will be sending out the paperwork for her change of status. When is my wife eligible to apply for medical insurance? Do we have to wait until the change of status is completely processed?

Depends on your insurance carrier. Most allow you to enroll her for up to 30 days after your marriage. The AOS has nothing whatever to do with insurance.

[nickbits 43]

Assuming you are talking about being added to your spouse's group plan and you have your SSN, you shouldn't have any trouble. Normally you can only make changes within 30 days of the "life event" (marriage), so if it is past that you might have to find another option.

[Alex B 9]

Assuming you are talking about being added to your spouse's group plan and you have your SSN, you shouldn't have any trouble. Normally you can only make changes within 30 days of the "life event" (marriage), so if it is past that you might have to find another option.

SSN shouldn't be required, although they'll piss and moan about not having one.

I added my step-daughter to my employer plan without too much difficulty and she still lives in Canada. The only rationale for doing this is because I've already got myself + dependents, so it didn't cost me anything extra, and now she doesn't need any supplemental travel insurance when she comes down to visit, while we wait on the CR-2.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Assuming you are talking about being added to your spouse's group plan and you have your SSN, you shouldn't have any trouble. Normally you can only make changes within 30 days of the "life event" (marriage), so if it is past that you might have to find another option.

If you miss the enrollment due to a life change (marriage) you will normally have to wait for an open enrollment period which generally happens once per year OR purchase her own medical insurance.

Please keep in mind that nothing is related to the immigration process except immigration issues. Insurance, drivers lisences, banks, schools, etc. ALL are independent of the immigration process and have their own rules and regulations.