{"id":18617,"date":"2025-08-11T08:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T00:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=18617"},"modified":"2026-01-02T00:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T16:54:28","slug":"health-insurance-for-elderly-green-card-holders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-for-elderly-green-card-holders.html","title":{"rendered":"Health Insurance Options for Senior Green Card Holders in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Green Card holders in the United States can access health insurance through several options, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Health Insurance Marketplace, private insurers, international health plans, short-term medical coverage, and state-based programs. Eligibility depends on factors such as age, income level, length of U.S. residency, and lawful immigration status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who have lived in the U.S. for at least five consecutive years may qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, while newer residents can seek coverage through private insurance, subsidized plans under the Affordable Care Act, or temporary travel medical insurance. Understanding these options helps ensure senior immigrants get the medical protection they need without facing unexpected costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/about-us-corporate-insurance-brokers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blog post will introduce you to 8 ways you can get health insurance as a lawfully present immigrant in the U.S. We\u2019ll also answer Frequently Asked Questions about this topic in our bonus FAQ section at the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to check out our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-for-green-card-holders.html\">Green Card Holder Health Insurance<\/a> to find all the articles in our series about health insurance for Green Card holders! You\u2019ll also want to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/foreign-visitors-health-insurance.html\">Foreign Visitors\u2019 Health Insurance Guide<\/a> for visitors and new arrivals to the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Coverage for Lawfully Present Senior Immigrants<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23724 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/smiling-elderly-couple-sitting-on-couch-using-a-laptop-together.webp\" alt=\"Image of Smiling Elderly Couple Sitting On Couch Using A Laptop Together with text overlay of &quot;Health Coverage for Lawfully Present Senior Immigrants&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/smiling-elderly-couple-sitting-on-couch-using-a-laptop-together.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/smiling-elderly-couple-sitting-on-couch-using-a-laptop-together-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/smiling-elderly-couple-sitting-on-couch-using-a-laptop-together-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/smiling-elderly-couple-sitting-on-couch-using-a-laptop-together-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/smiling-elderly-couple-sitting-on-couch-using-a-laptop-together-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/immigrants\/lawfully-present-immigrants\/#:~:text=The%20term%20%E2%80%9Clawfully,Marketplace%20coverage.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawfully present<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d senior immigrant in the United States is an elderly individual with either:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cQualified non-citizen\u201d immigration status<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humanitarian statuses or circumstances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid non-immigration visa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal status conferred by other laws, such as a <\/span><b>Green Card<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After receiving your Green Card, you become a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) of the United States, and you qualify for various forms of U.S. health insurance, as guaranteed under the Patient Protection and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/healthcare\/about-the-aca\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable Care Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (also known as Obama Care, PPACA, and ACA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following section will detail many of the options that become available to senior immigrants with \u201clawfully present\u201d status.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 8 Health Insurance Choices for Senior Green Card Holders<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elderly Green Card holders in the United States may consider seeking health insurance through Medicare, health insurance subsidies, Medicaid, private health insurance providers, short-term visitor plans, local state government programs, and the U.S. Health Insurance Marketplace, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Medicare Eligibility for Green Card Holders Over 65<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Card holders who are<\/span><b> aged 65 or older<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and who have been a<\/span><b> lawful permanent resident in the U.S. for at least 5 consecutive years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can qualify to get health insurance through Medicare. Seniors who are not yet 65 but who have disabilities or certain medical conditions may also qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior lawful immigrants can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/basics\/get-started-with-medicare\/get-more-coverage\/joining-a-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enroll in Medicare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during their <\/span><b>Initial Enrollment Period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is the 3 months before their 65th birthday, their birth month, and the 3 following months. If they miss this period, they can also enroll in the <\/span><b>General Enrollment Period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is from October 15 &#8211; December 7.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/medicare.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit Medicare.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn if you qualify for coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the Medicare 5-Year Residency Requirement<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Medicare 5-Year Residency Rule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or 5-Year Waiting Period) states that a Green Card holder must have lived in the U.S. for 5 consecutive years before applying for Medicare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This period begins the first day you arrive in the U.S. with the intention of living here, even if you don\u2019t have Lawful Permanent Resident Status yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Family health insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Medicaid Coverage for Senior Green Card Holders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior permanent residents in the U.S. who possess a Green Card may qualify for Medicaid health insurance <\/span><b>if they have a low income<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The 5-Year Waiting Period applies to Medicaid, stating that an elderly lawfully present immigrant must live in the U.S. for 5 years before they qualify for Medicaid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaid.gov\/about-us\/program-history\/medicaid-50th-anniversary\/entry\/47669#:~:text=Non%2Dcitizens%20are%20less,in%20Medicaid%20or%20CHIP.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-year waiting period can be waived<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, however, for lawfully residing children and\/or pregnant women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-income senior immigrants who are covered by Medicaid receive coverage for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitalization costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physician services, labs, medical equipment, and other outpatient services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Advantage Plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaid.gov\/medicaid\/eligibility\/seniors-medicare-and-medicaid-enrollees\/index.html#:~:text=2024%20Dual%20Eligible%20Standards%0A(Based%20on%20Percentage%20of%20Federal%20Poverty%20Level)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual Eligible Standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see if your income may qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Government Health Insurance Subsidies for Green Card Holders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Card holders over the age of 65 who don&#8217;t qualify for Medicaid may still qualify for other government health insurance subsidies. Obamacare (or the Affordable Care Act) offers <\/span><b>Advanced Premium Tax Credits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Cost Sharing Reductions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as options to individuals and families with low incomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/glossary\/advanced-premium-tax-credit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Premium Tax Credits<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This subsidy helps lower the monthly premiums of health insurance for low-income individuals. Senior immigrants who qualify will receive a premium tax credit they can use to pay for medical premiums.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/lower-costs\/save-on-out-of-pocket-costs\/#:~:text=You%E2%80%99ll%20also%20find,get%20medical%20services.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost Sharing Reductions (CSRs)<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Green Card holders who qualify for cost-sharing reductions pay less out-of-pocket fees each time they receive medical services. These extra savings only work for a health plan in the Silver category.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Buying Private Health Insurance for Senior Green Card Holders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elderly lawful permanent residents in the U.S. can purchase medical coverage from <\/span><b>private insurers in the general market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To go about this, they will want to research local and national health insurance companies in the U.S., compare plans, and select the package that fits their needs and budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Global Health Insurance for Traveling Senior Green Card Holders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23726 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-couple-sitting-together-on-an-outdoor-bench.webp\" alt=\"Image of Senior Couple Sitting Together On An Outdoor Bench with text overlay of &quot;Global Health Insurance for Traveling Senior Green Card Holders&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-couple-sitting-together-on-an-outdoor-bench.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-couple-sitting-together-on-an-outdoor-bench-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-couple-sitting-together-on-an-outdoor-bench-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-couple-sitting-together-on-an-outdoor-bench-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/senior-couple-sitting-together-on-an-outdoor-bench-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Green Card holders who expect to travel outside of the U.S. may consider getting an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan that covers them worldwide. If you know you\u2019ll visit your country of origin, or anywhere else on the globe, global health insurance grants medical coverage wherever you go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With one health insurance plan, you can receive treatment anywhere!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Short-Term Medical Insurance for Green Card Seniors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While waiting to get a long-term health insurance plan, elderly Green Card holders may consider a <\/span><b>short-term travel medical insurance plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These plans include coverage for hospitalization, doctor visits, and emergency medical evacuation. Travel medical plans typically last <\/span><b>less than a year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is something you\u2019d be interested in, we recommend looking into insurers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/geoblue\/#:~:text=GeoBlue%20Personal%20Travel%20Insurance%20Plans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GeoBlue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/img\/#:~:text=IMG%20Global%20Travel%20Medical%20Insurance%20Plans%20and%20Benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers\/vumi-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VUMI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-aig\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Learn here <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/travel-insurance-how-to-compare-plans-effectively.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to compare travel insurance plans effectively<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel medical insurance can also be known as short-term visitor insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. State-Based Health Insurance Programs for Seniors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immigrants over the age of 65 should also look for local insurance options in their state of residence. An example is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hfs.illinois.gov\/medicalclients\/healthbenefitsforimmigrants\/healthbenefitsforimmigrantseniors.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance Benefits for Immigrant Seniors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the state of Illinois. If you are aged 42-64, Illinois also has the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hfs.illinois.gov\/medicalclients\/healthbenefitsforimmigrants\/healthbenefitsforimmigrantadults.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These two particular programs are for non-legal residents (immigrants who do not have a Green Card), so you will want to look for programs that match your level of status in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Using the Health Insurance Marketplace for Senior Coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance Marketplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a service center that helps families, individuals, and businesses compare and apply for health insurance. It is available in every state of the U.S. and can either be run by the local or federal government. <\/span><b>Open enrollment is from November 1 &#8211; January 15<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any U.S. citizen and lawfully present immigrant can enroll in Marketplace medical coverage. Senior Green Card holders who don\u2019t have insurance through another means may <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/quick-guide\/one-page-guide-to-the-marketplace\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get coverage in the Marketplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with lower costs and the 10 essential health benefits offered in every plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you qualify for Medicaid, you can enroll in the Marketplace any time of the year and start coverage immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/healthcare.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit HealthCare.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn if you qualify for coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-04_updated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Health insurance quote banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrollment Steps for Health Insurance as a Senior Green Card Holder<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enroll in U.S. health insurance as a green card holder over 65, you first select which form of health insurance you want. Once you know that, you will follow the enrollment process of that specific insurance provider. This typically is an online application with your health history and age, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get help through this process, we recommend consulting with a health insurance broker like Pacific Prime. We can help you compare health insurance plans, secure the best premium price for your situation, and then submit your application. We also help our clients submit claims throughout their coverage plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-insurance-why-use-a-broker.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why getting health insurance through a broker can help you save money<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What U.S. health coverage can senior green card holders get?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green card holders over the age of 65 may be eligible to get U.S. health coverage through Medicaid, Medicare, health insurance subsidies, private insurance providers, international health insurance, short-term travel medical plans, local state programs, or the Marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can senior green card holders qualify for Medicare in the U.S.?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elderly green card holders may qualify for Medicare if they have already lived in the U.S. for at least 5 consecutive years. Green card holders with disabilities and certain illnesses may also qualify for Medicare. It is essential to be lawfully present in the U.S., and a green card confirms this.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can a recent 65-year-old immigrant to the U.S. get health insurance?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immigrants to the U.S. who have lived in the country for less than five years cannot qualify for Medicare or Medicaid, regardless of their age. An important distinction to understand as well is that the five years begin the first day you enter the country <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with the intent of living here<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can senior green card holders get Medicaid in the U.S.?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior green card holders who have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 consecutive years and who fall below the minimum income allotment may qualify for Medicaid. Low-income individuals and families, regardless of age, are the targeted community who qualify for the insurance benefits of Medicaid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have now reviewed 8 different health insurance options for elderly Green Card holders in the United States. Be sure to read our posts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/health-insurance-for-parents-on-green-card.html\">Health Insurance for Green Card Holding Parents<\/a> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/us-health-insurance-for-non-citizens.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Health Insurance for Non-Citizens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to consider getting international health insurance through a private insurer, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obligation-free health insurance quote generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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