62 is less than normal retirement age, and thus it is not unreasonable for her/him be expected to work. That parent should get a job which offers insurance and can insure older parent. Once they are LPRs for 5 years, they can buy into Medicare. 67 is still very young for many workers. My spouse is older than 62 and expects to work 2 to 4 years past retirement age (68 to 70) and works with a colleague who is 77.