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My parents have received their immigrant visas. They will come to USA within few months. I am trying to find out what can be done regarding their health insurances. My dad is about 64 years old and my mom is about 61 years old. What are my options? Can my state help me? We just don't want to be buried under the medical bill, should they need any medical needs. That is why, I am already trying to find an alternative. Any advices will be greatly appreciated. I have my own health insurance through my employer, but I can not add my parents. Thank you.

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Russia
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I don't know that much, but I'm pretty sure it will be very expensive. I'm also quite sure they will not qualify for Medical/Medicaid. But I'd like to hear what others' experiences were.

09-02-2005 Applications for AOS, EAD, and AP received by MSC

10-21-2005 AOS fingerprint notice for 12-08-2005

11-07-2005 AP approved

12-05-2005 Infopass appt at San Jose office for interim EAD -- Refused, because it is already approved by MSC on 11-07-2005

12-07-2005 Attempt at interim EAD at San Francisco office -- no go. Back to San Jose, where CSO (chief station officer) tells they will contact MSC via email to request permission to issue interim EAD

12-08-2005 Biometrics for AOS and EAD. Having no EAD appt letter was no problem (used EAD NOA)

12-15-2005 EAD arrived in the mail

12-24-2005 Received interview letter; interview scheduled 03-01-2006

01-28-2006 Received replacement SSN card in married name (5 wks since application)

03-01-2006 AOS interview -- approved; received stamp in the passport

03-13-2006 Green card arrived in the mail

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Filing for removal of conditions

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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You can still get Medicare at age 65 as long as you are a U.S. citizen or legal resident who has lived in the U.S. for five years in a row. If you do not have the 40 working quarters (or 10 years) to get free Part A, you will need to pay a Part A premium in addition to the Part B premium. The monthly Part A premium you pay will depend on how many quarters you have worked.

If you continue to work after 65 and earn the 40 quarters, you will no longer need to pay for Part A. Or, if you have limited income and assets, you may qualify for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program, which pays the premium for you

Source: http://www.medicarerights.org/q&amedicareeligibility.html

Old folks tend to have a lot of medical expenses. Sorry, but you're in for a world of hurt on this one.

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kc456   0

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Russia
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Does anyone know how much is Part A?

09-02-2005 Applications for AOS, EAD, and AP received by MSC

10-21-2005 AOS fingerprint notice for 12-08-2005

11-07-2005 AP approved

12-05-2005 Infopass appt at San Jose office for interim EAD -- Refused, because it is already approved by MSC on 11-07-2005

12-07-2005 Attempt at interim EAD at San Francisco office -- no go. Back to San Jose, where CSO (chief station officer) tells they will contact MSC via email to request permission to issue interim EAD

12-08-2005 Biometrics for AOS and EAD. Having no EAD appt letter was no problem (used EAD NOA)

12-15-2005 EAD arrived in the mail

12-24-2005 Received interview letter; interview scheduled 03-01-2006

01-28-2006 Received replacement SSN card in married name (5 wks since application)

03-01-2006 AOS interview -- approved; received stamp in the passport

03-13-2006 Green card arrived in the mail

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Filing for removal of conditions

 
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