we live in australia. iam a usa citizen and am 60 years old.  my
husband is an australian citizen and his age is 75. we want to return
to live in the usa as residents.we own a condo in ft.lauderdale.  we
need to have good health care at a price that won't kill us. my
husband had a stroke two years ago and has diabetes.  he is on
medications and has recovered well. we want to live out our days with
our children in the usa. how can we get coverage? what is the best
company? can we have our choices of doctors in private hospitals? most
companies won't discuss anyone over 74.  when he gets his green card
he still will not be eligable for medicare for 5 years.  what can we do. i want to
come home

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Request for Question Clarification by livioflores-ga on 10 Jan 2004 06:39 PST

Can you give us a range of money that is acceptable for you for
healthcare coverage?

Thank you.

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Clarification of Question by herbie123-ga on 10 Jan 2004 18:22 PST

i do not know how much health care cover should cost.  could i get
health cover for my husband for around $400-500 per month and for me
about $250. if we had to have a high deductable that could also work.
is there hope
i also don't want an hmo.

thank you for you help

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Clarification of Question by herbie123-ga on 12 Jan 2004 14:14 PST

THE MOST INPORTANT FOR THE HEALTH CARE IS THAT I MUST HAVE COVERAGE
FOR MY HUSBAND WHO IS 75 YEARS OLD AND NOT A USA CITIZEN.  HE WILL
HAVE A GREEN CARD
WE WILL AND HAVE A CONDO IN FLORIDA, ALTHOUGH WE ARE NOT THERE YET.
COULD I GET HEALTH COVER FOR ABOUT $500 PER MONTH.  I WOULD TAKE A
HIGH DEDUCTABLE
I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ANWER I JUST COULDN'T GET THROUGH CAN YOU
HELP.  WE BOTH NEED GOOD HEALTH CARE COVER

Try this company:

American Republic Insurance Company
National Headquarters ? 601 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(800) 247-2190

Here's their web site:
http://www.americanrepublic.com/default.htm

I don't know if they take folks over 74 as you said, but they are a
reputable insurance company, excellent benefits, wondeful customer
service, fast claims service.  I recommend them highly.  They don't
sell policies in every state though, you'll need to call them to
check.  They changed their site since my last visit to them, I
couldn't find the coverage map...

~~Cynthia

You might want to investigate the links at this MyFlorida site Web page:

http://www.floridahealthstat.com/seniorhealth.shtml

Note especially the link to SHINE.

SHINE is a service of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/


For quotes, you could also fill out the form at:

http://healthinsurance.insurance-quotes-and-leads.com/senior-health-insurance/

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