Question : Where can I get financial help for y stepmom?
My dad passed away last September. That’s when we found out she will have no income from his railroad retirement or pension. She’s not worked outside of the home so she won’t get any social security.
She’s always taken care of her parents until they died and then my dad. It’s really sad.
Where can I get her some help? She lives in the Chicago area.
She no longer has insurance either.
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Best answer:

Answer by Janet
If your mom is over the age of 65 she needs to go to the Social Security office, even if she has not worked. There are benefits available to her, along with Medicare coverage for insurance. If she is under 65, most major cities, especially Chicago, have Senior Placement agencies. Look in the phone book for help under the County she lives in and then under social services. Make an appointment for her. You can also call United Way, or any other Charitable organization and they should be able to direct you and your step mom into the right direction. There should be plenty of help in the windy city.