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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Disability.gov -- Connecting the disability community to information and opportunities
(Separate Website)
This is a user friendly online resource for people with disabilities, their families, and their employers.
By: US Government
Health-Related Information for People with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
Access to affordable, quality, and accessible health care promotes the well-being and active participation of people with disabilities in their communities and in the workforce. This section of Disability.gov provides information about public and private health insurance, alternatives to institutional care, and developmental health screening for children, as well as resources for people seeking mental health services.
By: Disability.Gov
Information for Medicaid Consumers
(Separate Website)
This site explains many common questions about Medicaid, such as how to apply, eligibility requirements, and where to find Medicaid providers in your area.
By: North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance
Work Incentives for People With Disabilities
(Separate Website)
Work incentives are rules intended to help disabled or blind SSI beneficiaries go to work by minimizing the risk of losing their SSI or Medicaid benefits. For example, states can extend Medicaid coverage to certain disabled people who work. Under Section 4733 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, States have the option to provide Medicaid to working people with disabilities whose earnings are too high for them to qualify for Medicaid under existing rules. For more information read this document from the Social Security Administration web site.
By: Social Security Administration
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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
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
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
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
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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