green card & medical benefits

[someone2007]

Hello all,
my parents came to the u.s. Sponsored by my uncle (passed away) and in february 2010 they will finish their 5 years continues green card residency

my question is, can they apply for medicaid ? If yes, when can they apply ?

(ps, they dont have any income)

waiting for your answer and thank you

 

[TheRealCanadian]

my question is, can they apply for medicaid ? If yes, when can they apply ?

It depends on the state.

 

[someone2007]

it depends on the state.

michigan

 

[nelsona]

can we suggest

http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/

 

[someone2007]

can we suggest

http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/

thanks nelsona
i know this website but dont know where to find the information i am looking for on the website !

 

[nelsona]

http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-8526-58525--,00.html

You are going to need to TALK to someone

 

[madgu-gc2005]

Hi Nelsona,

I have a question. I am a permanent resident since May 2007 and suppose we (my spouse and I) loose (voluntarily) our job how to go about with health insurance for the kids. we live in NJ. I would appreciate if you give me a feedback.

 

[schandrag]

NJ participates in the CHIPS program. This would provide low cost insurance for your children

see

http://www.hrsa.gov/reimbursement/states/new-jersey-eligibility.htm

 

[madgu-gc2005]

Thanks schandrag for your valuable input. we have a plan to visit India by the end of this month and by the time we come back we won't be having health insurance - meaning we won't have job when we land here (US). In this situation do you think we should do the ground work before we leave or after come back one had to do? Please share your thoughts.

 

[schandrag]

file the application before you leave. it takes a few weeks to process.

 

[madgu-gc2005]

Thank you Schandrag