We offer free help understanding your options and enrolling in health care coverage.
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Open enrollment for 2027 health care plans begins November 1, 2026 and ends January 15, 2027. You must enroll by Dec. 15, 2026 for coverage to begin Jan. 1, 2027. |
We help you get the facts and unbiased answers to your health care questions. Schedule a free appointment by calling us at 828-210-3404 or enter your zip code below to search for an appointment. Appointments are available in all 18 counties we serve and do not require the same income limits as our legal help programs.
If you schedule online, you may receive a text message confirming your appointment. Live outside of WNC? Call the statewide number at 1-855-733-3711.
How We Can Help:
You may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance coverage. We can help you understand your options and enroll.
- Free in-person or virtual enrollment assistance
- Compare all your enrollment options, including for Medicaid or the Healthcare.gov Marketplace (also known as ACA)
- Get an estimate of your health care costs
Read Rod’s StoryFrequently Asked Questions
Yes! We can help you apply for Medicaid coverage now that North Carolina has expanded Medicaid access! Our Health Care and Income Security Program also helps people with low-incomes secure public benefits and access health care, food, and financial stability. We can get you connected and make referrals as needed.Can you help me with Medicaid and other public benefits?
We offer a safe space where trained staff can help people identify health insurance plans that are right for them and understand options for accessing gender-affirming care. Learn more about our Trans & Queer Health Project and resources for accessing gender-affirming care in WNC. You can reach out at our interest form here (español) or by calling us at 828-210-3404 and mentioning Trans & Queer Health.Do you help LGBTQ+ persons with accessing health insurance?
You may be eligible for financial help. See what you qualify for using the “see plans and prices tool” through healthcare.gov. Our team can help you check what benefits you might be eligible for.Can I get any kind of financial help?
More Resources
How to prepare for your appointment with PLS
Como prepararse para su cita con PLS
Get your username or password on Healthcare.gov
Obtener su nombre de usuario y contraseña de Cuidadodesalud.gov
Formulario de consentimiento del cliente
How to use the “See Plans & Prices” tool on Healthcare.gov
Cómo utilizar la herramienta Ver planes y precios en Cuidadodesalud.gov
From Coverage to Care: A Roadmap to better care and a healthier you
De la cobertura al cuidado de su salud: Una guía para un mejor cuidado y una vida mas saludable
Find even more resources on our Materials page
We Help You Get Covered!
Pisgah Legal’s Health & Economic Opportunity Program Team
Security of Your Information
Our services are free of charge to you. We may help you use your personal information to apply for health insurance but we will never ask for any type of credit card information. Any information you share with us is protected and will not be shared without your consent. If you are concerned about scams or fraud, call us directly so you know who you are talking to. Your privacy and protection is important to us.
You can read our Privacy Notice on-line here.
Declaración de aviso de privacidad.
The project described was supported by Funding Opportunity number CA-NAV-21-001 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The contents provided are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS or any of its agencies.
