Is it possible to get long term health insurance for a parent without his/her knowledge?

No, you can't do it without their knowledge - and cooperation.
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Not at all. They have to sign off on it, they have to answer the questions, do the interviews, etc... It is possible for you to pay for it though.
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No. It takes the insured's concurrence and medical underwriting, just like a life insurance policy.
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