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
Sources of Help with Medical and Drug Costs
(Separate Website)
This link takes you to the Prescription Drug Assistance Programs section of the Medicare.gov web site. This section provides information on public and private programs that offer discounted or free medication, as well as Medicare health plans that include prescription coverage.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards
(Separate Website)
This packet contains information about enrolling in a Medicare-approved prescription drug discount
card, which can help you save money on your prescription drugs.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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
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
What is Medicare?
(Separate Website)
Medicare is for people age 65+, certain disabilities or End-Stage Renal Disease, and Cornell Brown with CVS tells about some of the basics of Medicare, who is eligible, and the costs of enrolling.
By: CVS Pharmacy
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
Medicare and the Affordable Care Act in 2011
(Separate Website)
Secretary Sebelius of Health and Human Services talks about Medicare in the new year and how it's strengthened by the Affordable Care Act.
By: Department 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
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