Marlon Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 My mom just called and said that she has to wait 2 YEARS before she can qualify for Medicare/Medicaid. Is this correct? It sounds like an awful long time to have to wait. I was talking to my ins. company about putting her under my insurance plan, but won't hear back from them until Monday. Has anyone ever put their parent on their insurance plan? Is it even possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I think, but I am not sure Marlon, that you have to be on SS disability for two years or be 65 to be eligible for Medicare. Medicaid is different I think and your financial status decides this. Again not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 Hi Marlon, I considered putting my mom on my healthcare too, so I had asked my human resource manager a couple of weeks ago. She mentioned that I could have my mom on my insurance plan IF my mom was dependant and living with me. I'm in California so it may differ in your state. I would definitely ask your human resource manager at work or your insurance representative. You might just be able to add her on! I wish you the best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karen L Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 Hi Marlon Unfortunately you have to be disabled by govt standards for 2 yrs before you qualify for Medicare. Medicaid is State specific and it varies but is income/asset qualifying. Your mother must be a dependent of yours for most insurance policies. (ie you declare her on your income taxes) How is she doing? Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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