U.S. Court Ruling Blocks Marketplace Access for DACA Recipients in Some States – No Impact in North Carolina
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Charlotte, N.C. – A Dec. 9, 2024, federal court decision blocked access to the Health Insurance Marketplace® for DACA recipients living in states that challenged a Biden administration ruling earlier this year making them eligible; the Dec. 9 court decision does not apply to N.C. This means that DACA recipients…
Saving Big Mama’s House: Renai’s Story
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Renai sat in the living room, her fingers tracing the edges of the worn, yellowed pages in front of her. The large notebook she pulled out was bursting with legal documents—court filings, letters from creditors, and a maze of legal jargon that had become her constant companion. Each sheet represented…
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy Announces Search for New CEO, Welcomes New Board Members, and Revitalizes Key Fundraiser
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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (Advocacy Center) is excited to announce several key initiatives to strengthen its leadership and community impact. As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and growth, the organization has engaged a leading executive search firm to identify its next Chief Executive Officer. Along with this,…
Prepare for Tax Season with Free Community Tax Talks
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With tax season around the corner, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s North Carolina Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (Tax Clinic) is hosting a free community Winter Tax Talks series to help equip attendees with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate tax season with confidence. December Event: Reminders for Tax Season…
Recent changes SSI program allows more people to keep their full benefits
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On September 30, 2024, three significant changes were made to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which will help thousands of people get more SSI benefits. Previously, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reduced SSI benefits for people who received help from friends, family, or others in certain situations. This is…
HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment 2025 Kickoff Press Conference Highlights New Insurance Marketplace Ruling for Daca Recipients
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Charlotte, N.C. – HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment 2025 kicked off today with a press conference in Charlotte hosted by Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (Advocacy Center) and the NC Navigator Consortium with experts who explained the final rule that allows DACA recipients and other immigrant groups to purchase health insurance through…
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) happens between November 1, 2024 and January 15, 2025. 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.…
Facts that you need to know about DACA and the lawfully present final rule/Datos que necesita saber sobre DACA y el reglamento final sobre residentes legalmente presentes
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Medicaid and Medicaid Expansion in NC: Are you Eligible?
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Medicaid is a federal and state-funded health insurance program that provides full coverage for some vulnerable low-income North Carolinians. It improves access to healthcare and health outcomes for North Carolinians by increasing access to primary care providers, regular checkups, preventative care, and care for chronic conditions. There are many different…
¡Asiste a Nuestra Fiesta de Regreso a Clases!
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El Centro de Defensa Legal de Charlotte se está asociando con YMCA of Greater Charlotte para organizar una fiesta de regreso a clases en Veterans Park Pavilion (2126 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205) el jueves 25 de julio de 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. El evento está diseñado para toda…
