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Green Card Holders: What kind of health insurance can you buy?

Top Questions Related to Green Card Holders insurance

1. I am a Green Card Holder. What Kind of Health insurance options I have?

Depending on your age and travel plans/period of stay in the US, you can apply for
a)short term travel insurance,
b)US domestic insurance or
c)You may be eligible for long term plans like Medicare. For more information on eligibility read this article:
Medical insurance for Green Card or New Immigrants to USA

2.Am I eligible for Medicare or any other Government insurance plans?

If you are a Green card holder and worked in the US for 40 quarters, you are eligible for Medicare. If you are a Green card holder, and establish permanent residency in the US for 5 years, you can purchase the Medicare from the government, with a monthly premium, even if you have not worked in the US.
You can find more information on Medicare Eligibility here: Medicare vs Medicaid

3.Can I include my Green Card Holder Parents into my current US Insurance Plan?

No. You can include only qualified family members (i.e. your spouse and dependent children) in your health insurance.

4.I have sponsored green card to my parents, who lives with me, am I responsible for their medical bills ?

You may. Since during the green card sponsorship you may have signed any affidavit (such as USCIS Form I-864) with the oath that you will be responsible for expenses for them.
Also, many hospital and medical service provider may insist to sign a letter of "Guarantor" before they provide any medical services to the patient . So If you are guarantor you may be responsible for the bills.

Check with your legal advisor for to get more specific information about your liabilities towards the immigrants you have sponsored.

5.I do not have any income. What are my Options?

Depending on the US sate you currently live in as a resident, you might have some option for coverage under some government plan. Contact your state insurance department for more information.

6.I am a Green card Holder. Can I buy Travel Medical Plans?

Yes, there are certain Travel Medical Insurance products, that may be suitable for green card holders. You can compare and purchase the plans online here at: Health Insurance plan for new Immigrants Or contact our licensed expert agent who can assist you find a eligible plan for your need.

7. Although I am a permanent resident (Green card) holder, but I spend a significant time out side of USA, what kind of insurance I should buy?

Yes, there are certain insurance policies that can provide coverage in this situation. Eligibility may depend on many factor.
Contact our licensed expert agent who can understand your situation and assist you find a suitable policy for you.

8. Can I have one insurance policy which covers me all over the world ?

Yes you may . Contact our licensed expert agent who can understand your situation and assist you find a suitable policy for you.

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