Know Your Rights: Public Benefits

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About This Event

Learn how to protect access to essential public benefits at this informative Know Your Rights program. This program is designed to help individuals, families, advocates, and community members better understand the public benefits system and the procedural rights available under the law.

This program is led by a Public Benefits Staff Attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina, and will provide a clear overview of key legal rights and practical issues relating to programs such as:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Medicaid

Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and gain practical guidance on navigating public benefits!

Registration is required for this virtual program: REGISTER HERE

Department

Libraries

Category

Public Programs

Audience

Adults & Seniors
May 6, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE
 This is a VIRTUAL event.

Location

This is held virtually.

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