Question about health insurance for parents

guptas123

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My parents just came to USA as permanent residents. What options do we have
for their health insurance? I understand Medicare is not an option. We are
looking into Medicaid options with state of Wisconsin but possibly they will
not be eligible for that either. What are other programs that can be used to
subsidize the high cost of health insurance?

Any responses will be appreciated.

Thanks
 
unless they are coming as refugees they will not be eligible for Medicare or Medicaid. You are signing an affidavit of support for them - you are supposed to support them, not US government.
 
Here is some information about Public Charge and Benefits from this website.

http://www.hooyou.com/i-485/publiccharge.html

The info may be outdated but there are some benefits that are available and I think medicaid is one of them. I do know that non-cash benefits are available in some states. You will have to research and make inquiry.
 
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I tried looking for the State of Michigan and I couldn't find anything....my friend was asking about it, does anyone know where I can find the link?
 
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