PLS News

Come support Pisgah Legal Services by buying a pint of Hillman Beer at Power in Pints! On Monday, February 6th, when you buy a pint of beer at Hillman Beer, 25 Sweeten Creek Road in AVL, $1 will be donated…

Our Winter newsletter is here! Inside you’ll find: powerful stories of impact, how signing up for the ACA is more affordable than ever, a recap of the Justice Forum and our Here For Justice Giving Challenge. If you would like…

Do you need quality, affordable health insurance? Pisgah Legal COO Jackie Kiger recently spoke with WLOS about how Pisgah Legal’s certified Navigators help people in Western North Carolina enroll in health care plans on the Healthcare.gov Marketplace. Watch the Spotlight…

A settlement was reached on October 14, 2022, subject to court approval, in Franklin v. Kinsley, formerly known as Hawkins v. Cohen.  The federal class action lawsuit was filed in 2017 by Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and the National Health Law…

Thanks to everyone who attended Pisgah Legal’s 12th Annual Justice Forum on October 11th. We were informed, motivated, and energized by Dr. Jamila Michener. It was a delight to be together in community, both in-person and online. We are grateful to…

A new “public charge” regulation finalized last month by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adds critical protections to secure immigrant families’ access to the health and social services safety net. The new rule clarifies what is and is…

Our Fall newsletter is here! Inside you’ll find: a story that illustrates the critical need for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, details on the 12th Annual Justice Forum in October, upcoming tax clinics and more! If you would like a physical copy…

“The need has probably never been higher here,” said David Bartholomew. PLS Attorney David Bartholomew was recently featured in a WLOS news segment addressing the need for affordable housing as Buncombe County leaders seek federal funds that can be used…