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
Senior Citizens Handbook
(Separate Website)
This helpful publication explains many services that are available to senior citizens in North Carolina. It also explores issues such as money matters, health care decisions, your legal rights, and planning for the future.
By: Young Lawyers' Division Law and Aging Committee, North Carolina Bar Association
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Services for Older and Disabled Adults
(Separate Website)
This web page contains links of all the services the the NC Department of Health and Human Services offers to older and disabled adults.
By: NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
Medicare and You
(Separate Website)
Summary of Medicare benefits, rights and obligations, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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
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
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
Guardianship of Incompetent Adults in North Carolina
(Separate Website)
This document explains what a guardianship is, explains how a proceeding to appoint a guardianship gets started, explains what is involved in a guardianship proceeding, and then explains the responsibilities of the guardian and the rights of the ward.
By: NC Department of Health and Human Services
Other Formats:
PDF File
Medicare Coverage of Skilled Nursing Facility Care
(Separate Website)
This booklet explains: (1) Medicare covered skilled care; (2) your rights and protections, (3) where you can get help with questions. This document is available in PDF format.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Senior Rights Protection
(Separate Website)
Services, Hotlines, Fact Sheets, and Advocacy for senior citizens.
By: NC Department of Health and Human Services
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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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