Have No Health Insurance.. What to Do? Posted: 11-09-05 00:26am
My dad has recently been diagnosed with
cancer. He is a ca resident and is a
lawful permanent resident. Not a citizen.
He does not have medical insurance. What
should he do? He does not make enough
money to fully support himself and is 55+.
Will the state of ca pay for his medical
expenses? If so, will the chaemotherapy
and other treatments be covered?
Please help
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ilima
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 12 Location: molokai
Posted: 11-24-05 12:13pm
Although I am unable to give you an answer
I have to tell you that I am almost 70,
immigrated from canada, and now I am a
permanent resident. I got no insurance.
I am willing to pay a nominal monthly fee
but I have been turned down by everyone
because they stop insuring at age 65.
Some will sell you insurance which is only
supplimental to medicare. I am told I
have to pay into the system 9 more years
to qualify for medicare. I can also pay
450.- a month for part a and b. I am
fortunate to be healthy. My income is
under 30k for the 2 of us., so that is
low. 450.- per month would really cut
into this. I have taken out a critical
illness insurance, a type of travel
insurance with a 2500.- deductible just in
case I have an expensive illness. This I
can renew every year as long as I had no
claim. This costs me 1700.- per year.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
In the meantime I feel for your dad and
hope the state helps him. Aloha.
