My father lost his job in his early fifties (also losing coverage.) After the termination he started his own business and until recently I didn't know that my parents had never bought a private plan. My father is now 61 and my mother is 57 and they still have no coverage. When I confronted them about this they said the only coverage they can get at their age cost $800-$900/month. I'd estimate my father's income to be 40-50k per year so I'm guessing they cannot qualify for any type of government plans, although I'm very unfamiliar with how this works. Can someone recommend what the most affordable options would be for their situation. (I'm more interested in a plan with a high deductible and lower payment - mainly to cover the big things.)

Thanks in advance,

M