Disability and Government Assistance Programs

Information and advice gathered specifically to aid persons with HD
to successfully obtain SSDI benefits
http://hdlighthouse.org/abouthd/navlife/updates/1280ssd.php

A listing of NC agencies that can provide assistance with SSDI applications
http://www.virtualcil.net/cils/query-iandr.php?state=nc 

Online application and instructions on how to apply for disability benefits
http://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/

Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov

National, nonprofit consumer service organization, includes hotline number for Medicare advocacy
http://www.medicarerights.org/

Federally-funded advocacy group
http://www.disabilityrightsnc.org

NC Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
http://www.ncdoi.com/shiip/default.asp

Comprehensive state-wide list of various disability-related resources
http://www.disabilityresources.org/NORTH-CAROLINA.html

How to apply for Medicaid in NC
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/medicaid/apply.htm

North Carolina 's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dss/workfirst/index.htm

How to apply for food stamps
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dss/foodstamp/apply.htm

Information on obtaining license plates for disabled persons in NC
http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle_services/licenseplates/handicapped.html

NC State program for people who have been denied coverage for pre-existing conditions
http://www.nchirp.org/stateoption/about.htm

Caring Voices Coalition—assistance for people applying for Disability
http://www.hdsa.org/index/caring-voice-ssi.html

If any of the above links are not functional, please contact us so that we may keep this page current.