New Healthcare Requirements for US Immigrants

[SalishSea 17,829]

30 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Generally Travel Insurance does not cover those migrating.

No, but in the case of K-1s, which are technically NIVs, it can work.  When my husband came over permanently, a previously purchased 1 year travel plan was still in place.  We got married 5 days later, and his coverage through my employer kicked at the start of the next calendar month, which was 9 days after that.

[Boiler 45,510]

16 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

No, but in the case of K-1s, which are technically NIVs, it can work.  When my husband came over permanently, a previously purchased 1 year travel plan was still in place.  We got married 5 days later, and his coverage through my employer kicked at the start of the next calendar month, which was 9 days after that.

No expert on NZ Insurance but expect it in general to follow UK practices, wordings and am surprised it would cover migration. I know a UK one would not.

[SalishSea 17,829]

22 minutes ago, Boiler said:

No expert on NZ Insurance but expect it in general to follow UK practices, wordings and am surprised it would cover migration. I know a UK one would not.

It doesn't cover migration.  It covered all of the trips he took over here that year, including the trip over on the technically non-immigrant K-1 for the interim before the workplace plan kicked in.

[Boiler 45,510]

3 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

It doesn't cover migration.  It covered all of the trips he took over here that year, including the trip over on the technically non-immigrant K-1 for the interim before the workplace plan kicked in.

There is a bit of a contradiction in there but good that it covered him, just wanting to make sure people realise that this is very much the exception. Now there are policies available in the US targeted at new immigrants that sort of follow a travel insurance format.

[Ola&Adunni 51]

On 10/4/2019 at 10:54 PM, DesiJase said:

Absolutely, I just don't know how the 30 day timeline is supposed to work with K-1's.

I agree! There has to be another way

Edited October 6, 2019 by Ola&Adunni

[Crazy Cat 41,851]

29 minutes ago, Ola&Adunni said:

I agree! There has to be another way

I haven't seen anything that would indicate K-1s are affected by this proclamation.  It specifically says "immigrant visas".  Health care becomes a factor for K-1 holders at adjustment of Status.

Edited October 6, 2019 by missileman

[Lil bear 4,201]

3 minutes ago, Ola&Adunni said:

I agree! There has to be another way

The 30 days does not apply to K1 at POE ,.  the 30 day requirement is applicable for the AOS interview 

Edited October 6, 2019 by Lil bear

[Ola&Adunni 51]

Just now, missileman said:

I haven't seen anything that would indicate K-1s are affected until adjustment of status........the proclamation says "Immigrant visas".

Oh okay. Good deal! Thank you 

[Ola&Adunni 51]

3 minutes ago, missileman said:

I haven't seen anything that would indicate K-1s are affected until adjustment of status........the proclamation says "Immigrant Visa

Thanks guys

Edited October 6, 2019 by Ola&Adunni

[Eva_AJ 80]

Just now, Lil bear said:

The 30 days does not apply to K1 at POE ,.  the 30 day requirement is applicable for the AOS interview 

What will be the requirements for the AoS interview? We already sent the paperwork, is it just showing the proof that I have my insurance now? Or is it that I had my insurance in 30 days after my arrival? Will my dependent military ID enough as proof?

[Crazy Cat 41,851]

1 minute ago, Eva_AJ said:

What will be the requirements for the AoS interview? We already sent the paperwork, is it just showing the proof that I have my insurance now? Or is it that I had my insurance in 30 days after my arrival? Will my dependent military ID enough as proof?

Adjustment of Status applicants will be required to complete an I-944 (part of which I have attached).  It addresses health care as well as public benefits.....Tricare is sufficient coverage...

 

[Lil bear 4,201]

Just now, Eva_AJ said:

What will be the requirements for the AoS interview? We already sent the paperwork, is it just showing the proof that I have my insurance now? Or is it that I had my insurance in 30 days after my arrival? Will my dependent military ID enough as proof?

This is THE big problem I see right now ... no one knows.   I agree with the change in policy as announced but what a last minute whammy for those whose interviews are already scheduled and are set for after Nov 4. My heart goes out to you all. ... 

[Eva_AJ 80]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

Adjustment of Status applicants will be required to complete an I-944 (part of which I have attached).  It addresses health care as well as public benefits.....Tricare is sufficient coverage...

 

This is supposed to be sent in the AoS package after 4th November. Does that mean I will have to take it with me to the interview once I have the date for it? Have to look at it as if this needs to be sign by sponsor, it might be problem as my husband has just deployed 😔

[Crazy Cat 41,851]

Just now, Eva_AJ said:

This is supposed to be sent in the AoS package after 4th November. Does that mean I will have to take it with me to the interview once I have the date for it? Have to look at it as if this needs to be sign by sponsor, it might be problem as my husband has just deployed 😔

To my knowledge, the I-944 requirement applies only to AOS cases submitted after Oct 14th.

[Eva_AJ 80]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

To my knowledge, the I-944 requirement applies only to AOS cases submitted after Oct 14th.

Thank you for your reply! Hopefully it will be that way so it won't apply to us. Might take it with me just in case though, just to be prepared.