arabian_aardvark

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arabian_aardvark9 karma

Hi there. I am a certified application counselor for a small nonprofit in Wisconsin. We assist people in similar situations to yours, including immigrants from Latin America, obtain health insurance. I would love to assist you in finding an organization near you that can help. In what state do you live?

arabian_aardvark3 karma

You should qualify for tax credits through the Marketplace (healthcare.gov), which lower your monthly premiums. From what I understand, the five-year waiting period only applies to Medicaid, which is a totally different program.

This site has a bunch of info you might find helpful: http://www.cohealthinitiative.org/health-coverage-resources#I%20am%20a%20documented%20immigrant.

I'd recommend entering in your zip code here: http://blueguide.cohealthinitiative.org/ and calling to meet face-to-face with someone who can help.

Health insurance isn't easy to understand or enroll in unfortunately in the US, but there are a lot of people who care enough to help. Please let me know if you have any more questions or need more assistance via Skype.