Health insurance for immigrant Senior Parents

[Chancy 6,233]

2 minutes ago, katiek said:

Did someone sponsor you for immigration?

 

IR1 spouse visa, so yes, I was sponsored for immigration.

 

[Chancy 6,233]

10 minutes ago, katiek said:

Yes

 

California has Medi-Cal.  From https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/eligibility/Pages/Medi-CalFAQs2014b.aspx --

 

Can green card holders, including those who have lived legally in the US for fewer than 5 years, enroll in Medi-Cal?

Yes. A lawful permanent resident (green card holder) is eligible for Medi-Cal regardless of their date of entry if they meet all other eligibility requirements.  Under current Medi-Cal policy, eligible green card holders get full scope Medi-Cal in California even if they have been in the United States for less than 5 years.

 

[Boiler 43,597]

On 6/21/2023 at 3:42 PM, Boiler said:

California look at Medicaid, well Medi Cal there. Immigrants can get it from Day 1.

Yep

[katiek 0]

53 minutes ago, Boiler said:

You do you personally I like free stuff when it is available.

I’m saying I’m trying to get her enrolled, eligibility officers saying she is eligible but rate is depended on all of our incomes combined because she is sponsored. So…not free. Would definitely prefer signing her up based on her income which would be free if it is possible 

[Boiler 43,597]

6 minutes ago, katiek said:

I’m saying I’m trying to get her enrolled, eligibility officers saying she is eligible but rate is depended on all of our incomes combined because she is sponsored. So…not free. Would definitely prefer signing her up based on her income which would be free if it is possible 

I do not know who you spoke to, but Medicaid does not work like that. 

 

I have seen no end of people bring over aged Parents and they have signed up for MediCal. In this situation it is funded by the State not the Feds btw.

Edited June 23, 2023 by Boiler