“Once you are over 50 and out of work, it is practically impossible to get any form of health insurance in this country. “
That’s why you get a job that has health insurance.
Have you tried to get a job once you are 50? *You won’t even get an interview.* Why? Because the health insurance will cost the company too much.
Try reading about “age discrimination.” This one actually exits - because there is an economic reason for it.