News release from Pisgah Legal Services:
Confused about expansion and the current changes to Medicaid in North Carolina?
Join Pisgah Legal attorneys and other nonprofits to get a better understanding of Medicaid Expansion and the anticipated impact on folks here in WNC.
Medicaid Community Forum
Changes to Medicaid in NC: Transformation, Unwinding & Expansion
A briefing by nonprofit leaders about the many recent changes and what to expect in coming months.
Tuesday, August 15th
9:30-11:15 am
AB Tech Conference Center
16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville
Doors will open at 9:30 am for coffee and conversation, with the program beginning at 10 am.
The program includes:
- Dr. Shannon Dowler – Chief Medical Officer, NC Medicaid
- The Honorable Terry Van Duyn
- Jackie Kiger – Chief Operations Officer, Pisgah Legal Services
- Nicole Dozier – Health Advocacy Project Director, NC Justice Center
- Glenn Wise – Director of Programs, MANNA FoodBank
- Kim Wagenaar – Chief Executive Officer, Western North Carolina Community Health Services
- Channah VanRegenmorter – Officer, Health & Wellness, Dogwood Health Trust
- Christy Rhodes – Program Manager, NC Medicaid Ombudsman
Registration is encouraged but not required.
This event will be livestreamed and recorded for those who cannot attend in person. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants before the event.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Jennifer Calloway at jennifer.calloway@pisgahlegal.org.
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