General Disability Topics

• Federal Government Summary of Disability
• National Council on Disability
• Welcome to Quality Mall – a place where you can find lots of free information about person-centered supports for people with developmental disabilities.

Affordable Care Act

1. 2013 NC Institute of Medicine Report:  Impact of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in NC – Overview

Medicaid Managed Care Information

• March 2013 National Council on Disability – Medicaid Managed Care for People with Disabilities: Policy and Implementation Considerations for State and Federal Policymakers

Legislative Updates

1. North Carolina General Assembly Website
2. Learning Disability Association of America Legislative Info & Updates

SSI/SSDI Benefit Information

        SSI – Social Security Insurance          SSDI – Social Security Disability Insurance

• Working and Your SSI/SSDI Benefits (also offers contact info for area Benefit Specialists)

Useful Links – Applying for Social Security Benefits for a Child with Disabilities:

1. Disability Secrets – Qualifying a child for SSI
2. Deeming Parental Income and Resources 
3. Income and SSI
4. SSI Resources
5. Income and Asset Limits – Related to disability eligability