Social Security and Medicare / Medicaid Benefits for Old Parents Who Can Receive GC

[quistarrok 51]

Hello - I am about to become a US citizen (touch the wood) and am considering applying for GC for my parents in their 70s.

Question: will they be able to receive social security benefits and medicare / medicate (i.e. federal health insurance coverage)?

[Boiler 45,486]

Have they worked in the US previously and accumulated 40 quarters of contributions?

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

After 5 years as Green Card Holders, they might be eligible for Medicare.  Even then, they will, likely, have to pay for both Part A and Part B Medicare.  Social Security benefits recipients must normally qualify through 40 quarters of work.

They MIGHT qualify for some state benefits.

Edited August 27, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[belinda63 3,038]

Unless they have 40 quarters (10 years) of creditable employment in the US they will never qualify for social security. They will be eligible to purchase Medicare insurance after 5 years a an LPR. They will pay for both Part A and Part B. 

[Redro 4,611]

3 hours ago, ponak98 said:

Hello - I am about to become a US citizen (touch the wood) and am considering applying for GC for my parents in their 70s.

Question: will they be able to receive social security benefits and medicare / medicate (i.e. federal health insurance coverage)?

Which state will they live in? 

[SalishSea 17,828]

4 hours ago, ponak98 said:

Hello - I am about to become a US citizen (touch the wood) and am considering applying for GC for my parents in their 70s.

Question: will they be able to receive social security benefits and medicare / medicate (i.e. federal health insurance coverage)?

Have they previously lived/worked in the US and paid into either system?

[Aluvaboy 66]

On 8/24/2023 at 2:52 AM, Mike E said:

Cspa DOB is

 

3/9/2003 + ( 9/27/2022 - 1/18/2021 )

 

= 3/9/2003 + 617

 

= 11/15/2004

 

On 9/27/2002, the F2A was current on both charts. Did the beneficiary seek a visa?

 

 

 

 

 

12 hours ago, ponak98 said:

Hello - I am about to become a US citizen (touch the wood) and am considering applying for GC for my parents in their 70s.

Question: will they be able to receive social security benefits and medicare / medicate (i.e. federal health insurance coverage)?

No. They will not qualify for social security benefits nor Medicare. When you petition for parents after you get your citizenship, you need to provide an “Affidavit of Support” which in effect means you agree to pay for all the financial support they need and they will not become a public charge - until they themselves become citizens. So read the fine print of what is on the I-864 Affidavit of support. Also think about the medical coverage (health insurance) they will need!