Toussaint C. Romain to join Advocacy Center as Chief Executive Officer
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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is pleased to introduce Toussaint C. Romain as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 16, 2022. Toussaint’s experience, leadership, and passion for justice will […]
No Surprises Act: Protecting patients from surprise medical bills
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The No Surprises Act protects people from “surprise medical bills.” These protections apply to anyone enrolled in a private health insurance plan, including employer plans or a plan purchased on […]
How to Manage Medical Debt
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Medical bills can be confusing, overwhelming, and often come when you are already in distress. It can be difficult to understand what you owe, to whom, and by when. It […]
Celebrating Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historical Confirmation
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Today marks a historic day as Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed to the Supreme Court as the first female African American Justice, a long overdue first. Of the 115 justices […]
We’ve moved to a new home!
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Welcome to the Advocacy Center, the new home of Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy! There are over 300,000 residents in Mecklenburg County who are eligible for our services and in […]
New Extended Coverage for Postpartum Medicaid Beneficiaries
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An important change is here for pregnant and postpartum Medicaid beneficiaries. A provision of the American Rescue Plan gave states the option to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days […]
Celebrating 34 Years of Leadership & Service: Kenneth Schorr Retires
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Kenneth Schorr will retire as Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s Executive Director on April 8, 2022 after 34 years of public service. Ken has tirelessly served low-income people in North […]
‘The least we can do.’ Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy hosts asylum application clinic
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Charlotte NC-The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s offices in east Charlotte were filled with lawyers and immigrants working together to file asylum applications on Saturday. After people enter the country […]
Advocacy Center Leadership Transition
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After 34 years of service, our Executive Director, Kenneth Schorr, will retire on April 8, 2022. Ken leaves the Advocacy Center in a strong position to move forward with a […]
Still need health insurance? You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period!
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What you need to know about Special Enrollment Periods The Marketplace deadline to enroll in or change health insurance plans ended on January 15, 2022 for most people. You still […]