Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Self-Help
Choosing a Hospital - A Guide for People with Medicare
(Separate Website)
At some time in the future, you or a loved one may need to get hospital care. Research shows that some hospitals take better care of patients than others. This booklet can help you choose a hospital that will give you good quality care.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Spanish / Español
Choosing a Hospital: Tips for Making the Best Decision
(Separate Website)
Do you know what hospital your doctor would send you to if you became ill, or if you needed surgery? The hospital choice can make a big difference in the outcome of a surgery or illness. Unfortunately, many people don't realize this, and they miss out getting the best possible health care. Here's what you need to know.
By: National Health Law Program (HealthCareCoach.com)
Your Social Security Number and Card
(Separate Website)
A Social Security number is important because you need it to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government benefits. Many other companies you do business with, such as banks and credit companies, also ask for your number.
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
General Health Topics: Healthfinder.gov
(Separate Website)
Healthfinder is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthfinder links to carefully selected information and web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Spanish / Español
Frequently Asked Questions of the NC Department of Health and Human Services
(Separate Website)
This link provides answers to common questions that people ask the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, such as questions about Medicaid, health insurance for children, requesting a birth certificate, etc.
By: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
How Do I Pay For Long Term Nursing Home Care?
(Separate Website)
The U.S. Government site for Medicare provides a table shwoing a number of financing options to those who need long term care or who may need it in the future.
By: Medicare.Gov
What is Medicaid and Who Is it For?
(Separate Website)
Medicaid is a jointly funded, Federal-State health insurance program for low-income and needy people. It covers children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled and other people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments. This web site provides basic information and answers to frequently asked questions about Medicaid.
By: Social Security Administration
People with Disabilities and the Affordable Health Care Act
(Separate Website)
The health insurance reform bill and the Affordable Care Act is expanding the options for people with disabilities' health insurance and making it more affordable.
By: Dept. of Health and Human Services
Families with Children and the Affordable Health Care Act
(Separate Website)
The Affordable Health Care Act is giving you more control over your family's health care by expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable.
By: Dept. of Health and Human Services
North Carolina Statutes
(Separate Website)
The North Carolina General Assembly is offering access to the Statutes on the Internet as a service to the public. These statutes are the general laws that govern North Carolina's legal system.
By: North Carolina General Assembly
Do You Need Legal Help?
(Separate Website)
This will explain who is eligible for our services, what kind of cases Legal Aid normally handles, some examples of them, and how to locate an office near you.
By: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Life After Layoff--A Guide To Legal Issues Surrounding Layoff and Termination
(Separate Website)
This helpful brochure discusses the legal issues surrounding layoff and termination such as: wages and benefits, unemployment compensation, maintaining health insurance, and retirement benefits.
By: Young Lawyers' Division of the North Carolina Bar Association
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Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.
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