<prompt> Human: Hey everyone. My uncle is in a pretty bad spot and although he cant worry about this ATM, Im trying to help him out financially looking forward. Diagnosed with a very grim cancer. At most he might have 2 years left. He has not been working for the past few months, which has been due in part by his diagnosis which was just recently found out. He can barely make rent at his apartment, has no health insurance, and cant work anymore. Im not sure which resources or people he should get in touch with. So far my thought process is that he could probably go on to disability since he cant work. Hes currently 60. Im not sure how fast this process works, but I would think it would be an option for him? He has bone involvement with his cancer.Second was to get him in touch with a social worker? Free services that he may qualify for? Would they be able to help?Hes currenly married but she doesnt make nearly enough money, since he was the main provider, although he worked auto industry, and it wasnt much.Sorry if this isnt the right thread. I can delete it and post elsewhere if not.  <response>: Apply for social security disability benefits ASAP, your application date starts the clock for determination of benefits: If your uncle has a cancer covered by the compassionate allowance program he can be fast-tracked: The treatment center that diagnosed him should be able to connect him with social workers assistance programs. Loss of healthcare coverage is a qualifying reason to allow for enrollment in a plan through the healthcare exchange so he should look into that as well: healthcare.govDepression is often comorbid with cancer, especially early after diagnosis, so he may be struggling with that issue as well. The oncologistdiagnosing physician may be able to evaluate him for that. 