PLS Executive Director Jim Barrett was one of 3 Buncombe County citizens featured in Journey Across the 100, a listening tour by the Raleigh News & Observer. Reporters talked with people about their concerns as the 2020 election approaches. Watch…
For many patients, their issues don’t end when they leave their doctor’s office. That is why Pisgah Legal has an attorney placed in MAHEC’s offices, so doctors can refer patients to get the help they need to improve their health…
Stephen walked into the Buncombe County Courthouse praying for a miracle. That’s when he met Pisgah Legal attorney, Thomas Lodwick. Read an inspiring Asheville Citizen-Times article on how Pisgah Legal and area agencies collaborated with Stephen Bolden to save his…
An appeals court found the individual mandate, the part that requires everyone to have health insurance, unconstitutional. But it did not throw out the entire law. WLOS News13 spoke to PLS COO Jackie Kiger on the ruling and how it…
Pisgah Legal’s Chief Operations Officer Jackie Kiger listed 5 things to know about health insurance and the ACA in the Asheville Citizen Times. Open enrollment ends Dec. 15 so make an appointment with one of our Certified Application Counselors at…
10 years after signing into law the ACA Marketplace, also known as Obamacare, many people still struggle with navigating the system and how to access the best plan for their needs and budget. PLS Chief Operations officer Jackie Kiger is…
Shoshanna Fried, PLS Director of the Justice for All program, spoke on NPR about the upcoming arguments in front of the Supreme Court concerning the fate of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Listen to the full story
Open enrollment is now underway for thousands of North Carolinians to get Medicaid, and there are some big changes. People have just two months to enroll. Pisgah Legal’s Chief Operations Officer, Jackie Kiger explains some important changes in how to…
The Cashiers Community Fund has awarded $141,000 in grants to nonprofits serving Cashiers and the surrounding region. Pisgah Legal Services is honored to be among the grantees, and was awarded $10,000 to expand its provision of free civil legal assistance…
Over 200 people enjoyed small bites lovingly made by 17 professional chefs and home-cooks at our 2nd annual Our Global Table benefit on Sunday, July 21 at The Wedge Foundation. All proceeds went to support our Justice For All Project,…