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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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
Benefits.gov - Your Benefits Connection
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Are there government benefit programs available to help you? GovBenefits.gov will help you answer that question. Our online screening tool is free, easy-to-use, and completely confidential. We do not require your name, phone number, Social Security number, or any other information that could be used to identify you. You answer a series of questions about yourself, and then GovBenefits.gov returns a list of government benefit programs you may be eligible to receive along with information about how you can apply. Whether it's a direct payment, a loan, insurance, training, or other services - there may be government benefit programs available to help you.
By: GovBenefits.gov
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Spanish / Español
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors Booklet
(Separate Website)
Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the VA. Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions, and certain benefits require service during wartime.
By: Department of Veterans' Affairs
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
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Obtaining Medical Support from Military Personnel
(Separate Website)
This document tells exactly how to go about obtaining medical services for a dependent if you or your spouse are a member of the armed forces.
By: U.S. Dept. of Defense
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
Stateside Legal Website
(Separate Website)
Launched in 2010, this website contains a wealth of information and links to resources for veterans and their families.
Legal Assitance for Military Personnel
(Separate Website)
A list of topics that pertain to veterans coming from the military into the general population from a legal perspective. Each topic leads to a series of commonly asked questions and the answers to those questions.
By: The North Carolina State Bar
2011 Military Handbooks
(Separate Website)
Free military handbooks for active and retired military personnel. Includes topics like: health care benefits for veterans, info for scholarships and much more.
CHAMPVA
(Separate Website)
CHAMPVA is a health benefits program in which the Department of Veterans Affairs shares the cost of certain health care services and supplies with eligible
beneficiaries.
By: Department of Veteran Affairs
Dictionary of Military Terms
(Separate Website)
Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations of words that are commonly used when referring to something related to the military.
By: Defense Technical Information Center
Family Law
(Separate Website)
This site covers family issues like adoption, child custody, marriage, and a variety of others.
Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors (2011)
(Separate Website)
Federal benefits that are available for veterans and their families are outlined in this annual publication from VA.
By: Department of Veterans Affairs
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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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