North Carolina Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what North Carolina offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The North Carolina Industrial Commission handles workers' comp claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Seek medical treatment through an approved provider.
- File a claim with the Industrial Commission if benefits are denied.
- Notify your employer within 30 days.
- File a formal claim within 2 years.
- Employers with 3+ employees must carry workers' compensation.
- Temporary total disability pays 66 2/3% of average weekly wage.
- Employer/insurer directs medical treatment.
- Phone: 919-807-2501 / 1-800-688-8349
- Web: ic.nc.gov
State Disability Programs
North Carolina does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.
Medicaid
North Carolina Medicaid is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.
How to apply:- Online at epass.nc.gov
- By phone: 1-888-245-0179
Vocational Rehabilitation
The NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps people with disabilities find employment.
Contact:- Phone: 919-855-3500
- Web: ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dvrs
Disability Rights
Disability Rights North Carolina is the state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 919-856-2195 / 1-877-235-4210
- Web: disabilityrightsnc.org
Veterans Services
The NC Division of Veterans Affairs provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 1-844-624-8387
- Web: milvets.nc.gov
State Employment Protections
North Carolina does not have a comprehensive state disability employment discrimination law for private employers beyond the ADA. State employees are covered under state policies.
Where to file a complaint:- EEOC: 1-800-669-4000
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Industrial Commission | 1-800-688-8349 | ic.nc.gov | | Medicaid | 1-888-245-0179 | ncdhhs.gov | | Division of Vocational Rehab | 919-855-3500 | ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dvrs | | Disability Rights NC | 1-877-235-4210 | disabilityrightsnc.org | | EEOC | 1-800-669-4000 | eeoc.gov | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |