North Carolina Public Health Law

Legal Issues in Immigrant Health

Immigrant Benefit Eligibility

• Are Immigrants Eligible for Publicly Funded Benefits and Services, by Jill Moore, Local Government Law Bulletin No. 110 (May 2007)
• When Should Agencies Inquire about Immigration Status?, by Alison Brown, Popular Government, Vol. 65, No. 1 (Institute of Government, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Fall, 1999)
• Chart: Noncitizen Eligibility for NC Local Health Department Mandated Services, March 2008
• Noncitizen Benefit Eligibility and Related Issues, a presentation to the Beaufort County Board of Health, March 2008

Language Assistance for Limited-English-Proficient Persons

PowerPoint Presentation: Legal Duties to LEP Health and Social Services Clients (December 2004)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kinds of assistance must a NC local health department offer to clients with limited English proficiency?
• When may a local health department use a client’s friend or family member as an interpreter?

NC DHHS Materials:

The following materials were developed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and are posted with permission.

• Voluntary Compliance Agreement Between The Office For Civil Rights, U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services, And The North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services
• DHHS Title VI Language Access Policy
• Model Title VI Language Access Policy for Local Agencies