When Jerry’s* mother passed away in April 2025, he and his brother were grieving her loss while also trying to manage the many responsibilities that come with the passing of a loved one. A few months later, Jerry received a letter that left him stunned. NC Medicaid informed him that…
1957 Hospitality Group – Month of Giving
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Please visit The Crunkleton, Puerta and Rosemont and order the signature cocktails during the month of March. A portion of the proceeds from the cocktail sales will benefit Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy!
“This was a lifesaver for my son”
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For more than a decade, Medicaid has been a lifeline for John. After being diagnosed with hypermobility, he endured years of intense joint pain while working with his doctors to find a medication that could ease his suffering without causing harmful psychological side effects. When he finally found a drug…
Client Testimonial
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“I had a frustrating experience recently where the insurance marketplace thought I was Medicaid eligible despite that not being the case. I made numerous calls and spent hours on the phone trying to resolve this to no avail. The process to undo this was maddening. I was referred to your…
Education Law Program: Making Sure Every Child Gets the Education They Deserve
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When Najla became a volunteer for the Education Law Program* (ELP) in 2019, she didn’t know her first case would become a six-year journey that would change three young lives. Originally a lawyer with Bradley and now a corporate lawyer with Gilead Sciences by day, Najla volunteered with the ELP…
Standing with Our Immigrant Neighbors
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At Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, we believe everyone deserves access to justice. We recognize that immigrants in our community are navigating renewed fear and uncertainty, and we understand how profoundly this impacts their lives and families. We stand with our immigrant neighbors. By upholding the law and advocating for…
SNAP Benefits Update
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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…
