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Settlement Reached in NC Medicaid Terminations Case

Posted On 11/08/202211/09/2022 by Rachel Moore

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…

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Pisgah Legal’s free ACA enrollment help featured on WLOS

Posted On 11/02/202211/02/2022 by Rachel Moore

Open Enrollment is here and Pisgah Legal Services is offering free Healthcare.gov Marketplace enrollment assistance! People in 18 Western North Carolina counties can get free help finding and enrolling in a quality, affordable health insurance plan. This year, 4 out…

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12th Annual Justice Forum

Posted On 11/01/2022 by Rebekah Lewis

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…

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New public charge ruling is a major win for immigrant families

Posted On 10/11/202210/13/2022 by Rachel Moore

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…

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PLS Fall Newsletter 2022

Posted On 08/31/2022 by Rachel Moore

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…

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PLS Attorney David Bartholomew discusses affordable housing with WLOS

Posted On 08/18/2022 by Rebekah Lewis

“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…

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Pisgah Legal’s new program, new office appears in Smoky Mountain News

Posted On 07/21/202207/21/2022 by Rachel Moore

Thanks to Smoky Mountain News for spreading the word about Pisgah Legal’s new program! The WNC Health and Economic Opportunity Program (HEOP) helps working families in 18 WNC counties enroll in affordable, quality health insurance and access up to thousands…

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Spotlight Carolina highlights new Pisgah Legal program

Posted On 07/11/2022 by Rachel Moore

Have you heard about Pisgah Legal’s new program? The WNC Health and Economic Opportunity Program (HEOP) helps local families access thousands of dollars in flexible cash benefits! Find out how we do this work on a special WLOS Spotlight Carolina…

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“Life-changing”: PLS COO Jackie Kiger discusses new program with WLOS

Posted On 06/24/2022 by Rachel Moore

A new program is providing thousands of dollars in flexible cash benefits to families in WNC. Find out more in this WLOS interview with Pisgah Legal COO Jackie Kiger or read on… The recently launched WNC Health and Opportunity Program…

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PLS Summer Newsletter 2022

Posted On 06/16/202206/20/2022 by Rebekah Lewis

Our Summer newsletter is here and packed with PLS news including: how a mom won custody from an abusive ex with help from a Pisgah Legal attorney, legal help for Afghan asylum-seekers, The Kids Deserve Justice Giving Challenge and more! If you would like a…

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