katiek

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 

6 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Yes, my experience was within the past 2 years.  ACA rules are the same for all immigrant visa entrants, whether IR5 or IR1.  I'm talking about the Healthcare.gov eligibility check for immigration status before even selecting the specific ACA plan.  The endorsed immigrant visa is enough for the immigration status check.

 

Did someone sponsor you for immigration?

9 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Are you in California?

Yes

4 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

No need to wait for the plastic GC.  Your parents can submit a scan of their IR5 visa with CBP entry stamp.  The entry stamp is important.  I have first-hand experience that the endorsed visa is enough.  Healthcare.gov confirmed my eligibility after I submitted a scan of my IR1 visa + CBP stamp (though I ended up not applying as my spouse was able to add me to his insurance plan from work, fortunately).

 

Thanks good news. Can I ask if your experience was in the last few years? Were your parents/in-laws healthcare rates based on your income?. One state administer i spoke with said that under Trump the rules changed so that healthcare is tied to to the sponsors income until the immigrant becomes a citizen. So, even if the immigrant files taxes separately and we don’t claim them as a dependent, the health insurance rate will still be based on the sponsors income for those 5+ years. That total combined income is what’s making our monthly premiums at $1200. We are also waiting for an in person visit (4 week wait) for just the eligibility review to apply. Healthcare.gov application couldn’t move foreword without an in person visit. 

Just now, katiek said:

Thanks good news. Can I ask if your experience was in the last few years? Were your parents/in-laws healthcare rates based on your income?. One state administer i spoke with said that under Trump the rules changed so that healthcare is tied to to the sponsors income until the immigrant becomes a citizen. So, even if the immigrant files taxes separately and we don’t claim them as a dependent, the health insurance rate will still be based on the sponsors income for those 5+ years. That total combined income is what’s making our monthly premiums at $1200. We are also waiting for an in person visit (4 week wait) for just the eligibility review to apply. Healthcare.gov application couldn’t move foreword without an in person visit. 

Oh also this is IR5 visa, so the rules may be different. 

10 minutes ago, Ewan said:

I moved to Tennessee in late 2021 on an IR5 and have been on ACA since the start of 2022. I qualify because I'm self-employed and earning under the maximum limit of $54,360 per year. It was very easy to apply for it and to report on my annual tax return. Like you, I would have been paying about $1200 a month but instead the ACA tax credits mean I'm paying under $300 (although that doesn't include dental). 

Thank you! That was our plan but then i might have confused Medicaid with Medicare and wasn’t sure if there was a 5 year wait. So you’d still have had to wait for your green card and employment authorization to come? Or maybe just the notice of action for green card? We just sent in the $220 for the green card but it says it could be 90 days. Did you do anything to cover yourself during the first few months?

I understand that parent immigrants (IR5 Visa and Green Card Holders) are not eligible for medicare or the state versions of the affordable care act programs. What are people doing to insure their parents/in-laws or to get healthcare for them? Private market premiums looks to be around $1200/month. We anticipate needing a physical and some follow up related to physical therapy as well as dental care in the first year. 

I have seen mixed reviews about what to do in the case of the I-797 form expiring interviewing at the embassy. Some say these automatically roll over, others say to get in touch with the embassy (not sure with whom). Does anyone have experience with this?

Ours expires June 1 and is sitting at the Nicaraguan embassy. We are waiting on me to find a job and collect proof that we won't be a burden on the state before setting an interview date.

Thanks!

Thanks, Jay-Kay! I appreciate your response.

Hi, how did things turn out for you?

I am on a fellowship abroad now ($30,000, but from June-May, so I am not sure yet if I can record all this as 2014 since I did get it as a lump-sum), and January - May I worked very little since I was finishing up my Master's thesis. I have no guaranteed job lined up when I get back in May/June, but I am sure that I will find one and be able to support us both by the time my fiance comes to the US. But, it would be best if he could interview before the I129F/Noa2/797 expires in June, BUT I won't have a current pay check to send with him. Any ideas?