Posted on July 2, 2010 at 8:27 pm My mom is working 70+ hours a week, and it is mainly to pay for medical bills for my dad, and credit cards.  She says if she doesn't continue working, then they won't be able to get the medication dad needs to survive!  What are her options?  It seems like she is working herself to an early grave (and living a colorless life along the way) just to keep my dad from dying.  Any help ***GREATLY*** appreciated!!!

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Posted on July 5, 2010 at 6:47 am Your mom can ask the credit card company for their hardship program and you can go to thissite with your mom and see what the government can do for you -http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Benefits.shtml

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