anuary 15 is the final Open Enrollment deadline for February 1, 2026 coverage through HealthCare.gov Marketplace, and free appointments with Pisgah Legal Services are still available.
With the decline in enrollment this year due to recent changes and rising prices, Pisgah Legal Services encourages people not to abandon coverage for 2026 without speaking to a certified health care navigator. Navigators will uncover all possible options, answer questions, and assist with enrollment from start to finish before the deadline — all for free.
“We have experienced navigators that are trained to find subsidies and plans that may not be as easy to find without expert help,” said Mike McDonald, Managing Director at Pisgah Legal Services. “They have a thorough understanding of the system and are here to help as many people as possible stay covered in 2026.”
Pisgah Legal can help compare plans and make sure individuals and families understand their options amidst all the changes this year. Make a free appointment before the January 15 deadline by visiting pisgahlegal.org/health or calling 828-210-3404.
“There’s nothing to lose by making an appointment, but you may gain another year of coverage and the peace of mind that comes with it,” said McDonald.
Bilingual Navigators are available to assist in Spanish, and free interpretation services are available for speakers of other languages.
ABOUT PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES
Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) provides a broad array of free, civil legal aid, anti-poverty advocacy and access to health care assistance in the 18-county WNC region. Last year, Pisgah Legal served more than 25,000 people and has been assisting the people of WNC since 1978.
PLS has offices in Asheville, Brevard, Burnsville, Cashiers, Franklin, Hendersonville, Highlands, Marshall, Newland, Rutherfordton, Spruce Pine and Waynesville. Pisgah Legal employs staff attorneys and harnesses the power of approximately 250 volunteer lawyers who assist PLS clients. For more information, please visit www.pisgahlegal.org.
