Health Insurance over age 70

[cobra967]

Hello, I am in the process of petitioning my parents which are age 69 and 72 (I submitted the affidavit of support). Does anyone have any idea what option are available in US to them as for obtain health insurance? It appears to me that private insurance are insuring only people age 65 or less and Medicare is available only to people that have at least about 10 years of work in USA.

 

[nkm-oct23]

Very few (if any) health insurance companies will insure anyone over the age 70 without Medicare. Even if they do, it will come at a very high price , around $1500 to $2000 per month per person. There is an option to "buy" medicare but I don't have all the details. Check: www.medicare.gov

 

[David Stone]

Look at. It is specifically designed for elderly new immigrants who are waiting to qualify for Medicare.

You can also have more info if you search "elderly new immigrants insurance in USA" through Google. best of luck