Note: At the time of posting this (Thursday, Nov. 6), it is believed that SNAP beneficiaries, nearly 1.4 million North Carolinians, will receive a reduction in benefits for November that may vary depending on the amount usually received. The timing for the partial benefits to be loaded on EBT cards…
Periodo de inscripción abierta. Preguntas frecuentes.
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¿Cuándo es el Período de Inscripción Abierta para el Mercado de Seguros Médicos? El Período de Inscripción Abierta para el Mercado de Seguros Médicos (Healthcare.gov) es del 1 de noviembre de 2025 al 15 de enero de 2026. ¿Todavía hay una multa por no tener seguro médico? Desde el 1…
Cambios importantes en el acceso a la cobertura de salud: Lo que los consumidores deben saber
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Centro de Apoyo legal de Charlotte / Octubre 2025 A partir del presente año, comenzaran cambios importantes en los programas de cobertura de salud del Mercado y Medicaid, mismos que impactaran significativamente a personas de bajos ingresos, comunidades inmigrantes y quienes dependen de programas de asistencia para la cobertura médica…
Celebrating Pro Bono Week
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Happy Pro Bono Week! Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy has had a busy week working with volunteers to advance several of our pro bono projects. We are so grateful for all our partners who showed up and gave so generously of their time this week! On Monday, Julieanne Taylor, Director…
Wills for Warriors: FREE estate planning clinic for Veterans
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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is hosting its 8th annual Wills for Warriors clinic on Nov. 7. During this clinic, volunteer attorneys will assist qualified veterans in preparing: Why Have a Will? Creating a will or advance directive is an important step in protecting yourself and your loved ones. Having…
2026 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment FAQ
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When is Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace? Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace (Healthcare.gov) runs from November 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026. Is there still a penalty for not having health insurance? Effective January 1, 2019, there is no longer a penalty for not having health insurance. …
IOLTA Funding is Frozen: What’s at Stake?
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The need for civil legal services in our community is great, and at the Advocacy Center, we work tirelessly to meet it. Each day, we witness our clients doing everything they can to overcome the barriers standing between them and stability. We see parents fighting to keep a roof over…
Summer 2026 Internships at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy – Apply by Oct. 24
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The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy offers 10-week internships to qualified and motivated undergraduate and law school students. We strive to provide an intensive, practical, and worthwhile internship for students who are passionate about providing legal services to low-income people in Mecklenburg County and beyond. Our interns work directly…
Justice at Work: Breaking Access Barriers to Employment
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This content was originally part of a Justice Lives Here newsletter. Click here to subscribe to get the latest news and updates from the Advocacy Center delivered directly to your email mailbox. Earlier this month we celebrated Labor Day, a holiday born from the labor movement’s fight for fair wages,…
Major Changes Coming to Health Coverage Access: What Consumers Need to Know
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Major Changes Coming to Health Coverage Access: What Consumers Need to Know Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy | October 2025 Important changes to both Marketplace and Medicaid health coverage programs are scheduled to begin this year, significantly impacting low-income individuals, immigrant communities, and those who rely on coverage assistance programs.…
