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Does "no income" mean they are now retired? If so, check in to if they are eligible for Social Security. You don't give enough information for much of an answer. I guess they could check in to welfare and SNAP, though SNAP is in the form of a card, not cash.
Basically such a person would get Social Security/Supplemental Security Income (SSI), supplemented by Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicare/Medicaid, housing assistance and/or energy assistance.
Does he/she have a work history that would make him/her eligible for social security?
There is nothing that provides CASH. You might check with such agencies and organizations as the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, etc. Also, food pantries in this person's area . . .
Often, cities will have emergency funds available through an agency, typically one associated with United Way, but those funds are usually available only to the homeless, travelers caught in emergency situations, disabled people being displaced from their dwelling, etc. I would get on the phone and call local agencies, churches . . . folks who don't have the ability to assist may be able to direct you to parties who would.
Also, find out if there is some sort of Agency for the Elderly, Senior Services, (whatever the agency may be called) that serves folks living in the county or city or region where this person resides.
The chances of getting cold hard cash, though, are low.
Also, if the person was married for 10 years, they'd be entitled to SS based on their former spouse's earnings, assuming the spouse was covered under SS.
Sounds like a Medicaid case - start to finish. Apply for SSI and Medicaid.
Why is she destitute now? What has she been living on up to this point if she hasn't worked (per your other thread)? Married and abandoned? Lived in another country as a US citizen, never worked, came to this country without a sou?
has limited income; and has limited resources; and is a U.S. citizen or national, or in one of certain categories of aliens; and In general, an alien who is subject to an active warrant for deportation or removal does not meet the citizenship/alien requirement. is a resident of one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands; and is not absent from the country for a full calendar month or for 30 consecutive days or more; and applies for any other cash benefits or payments for which he or she may be eligible, (for example, pensions, Social Security benefits); and gives SSA permission to contact any financial institution and request any financial records about you; and files an application; and meets certain other requirements.
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aged (age 65 or older);
In general, an alien who is subject to an active warrant for deportation or removal does not meet the citizenship/alien requirement.
