Toe River Project Access

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

Great news neighbors!!

12/17/2025

📣 Missed the December 15 Deadline? You Still Have ONE More Chance!
If you missed the December 15 ACA Marketplace deadline, you may still be able to get health insurance starting February 1, 2026 — but you must act before January 15.

💙 Toe River Project Access provides local, FREE, and unbiased help through certified NC Navigators — not insurance agents. We can help you explore your options and see if you qualify to save on your health insurance through the ACA Marketplace.

📞 Call today: 828-767-5205
⏰ Don’t miss your chance to get covered!

12/16/2025

❄️ Heating Assistance Available!
Toe River Project Access can help you apply! Priority goes to seniors and people with disabilities, but any eligible household can apply.

You’ll Need:

Proof of citizenship/immigration (ID, birth certificate, passport)

Proof of identity (driver’s license or photo ID)

Proof of income (pay stubs, Social Security, SSI)

Proof of address (utility bill, lease, official mail)

💡 Act fast! Call us if you need help applying online—funds are limited. 828-767-5205

Call now to connect with business.

12/16/2025

🌟 Thank You for trusting us during ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment!
💙 Your stories, your patience, and even the tears during some of the tougher enrollments made this season truly meaningful.

This Open Enrollment was more challenging than usual, with rising premiums leading many neighbors to choose bronze plans or go without coverage. Despite that, together we helped secure $547,908 in annual savings—giving our community better access to care and more financial peace of mind.

Missed Open Enrollment for January coverage? There’s one last chance! Sign up by January 15 for coverage starting February 1.

Thank you for letting us help you! 🌟

12/15/2025

Call us at 828-606-6428 for assistance

12/12/2025

🌟 Community Health Worker Appreciation Day 🌟
Today’s luncheon at MAHEC was absolutely wonderful! 💙

We had the chance to connect, learn, and celebrate the meaningful work Community Health Workers do every single day. Being surrounded by so many dedicated CHWs reminded us just how powerful community support truly is.

Thank you to MAHEC for hosting such a great event — and thank you to all the CHWs who show up with heart, compassion, and commitment to helping our neighbors live healthier, happier lives. 💛

Here’s to continuing the work we love and lifting up our communities together! 🙌💙

12/12/2025

🔥 LEAP Benefits Are Now Open!
Help is available to keep your home warm this winter.

What is LEAP?
LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) helps pay part of your heating costs.
💡 Payments go straight to your utility company as a credit — not to you.
💵 This is a one-time seasonal benefit.

Who Can Apply?
✔ Low-income households
✔ Anyone responsible for the heating bill
✔ Seniors, families, and individuals
✔ Must meet income limits

Covers many types of heat:
⚡ Electric • 🔥 Gas • 🪵 Wood • ⛽ Propane • 🛢️ Kerosene

How to Qualify:
📄 Proof of income
🏠 A recent heating/electric bill
🪪 ID for household members

📞 Need help applying? Call us — we’ll help you every step of the way! 💙828-606-6428
🗓️ Applications are open now.

12/11/2025

📢 Exciting Update from Toe River Project Access!
Our team is currently attending a conference and training session in preparation for the upcoming tax season! We’re getting recertified as VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers, so we can continue helping our neighbors in Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties.

This will be our 4th year serving our community, helping residents file their federal and state taxes accurately, maximize refunds, and claim every credit they qualify for. 💰

We’re proud to be part of a program that saves families money while providing friendly, reliable support at no cost. As community health workers, we truly love helping our neighbors save money and make the most of the resources available to them.

Stay tuned for updates as we get ready to open appointments this tax season!

12/11/2025

🚨 NC MEDICAID IS IN TROUBLE — HERE’S THE SIMPLE VERSION 🚨

North Carolina’s Medicaid program is running out of money because state leaders can’t agree on a budget

🔥 What Just Happened:
• The state cut payments to doctors and therapists.
• A court reversed the cuts.
• There’s still a $300+ million hole in the Medicaid budget.

🤯 Why This Is Happening:
• NC still doesn’t have a state budget.
• Leaders are stuck arguing over what should be included.
• More people now qualify for Medicaid, which increased costs.

⚠️ WHY YOU SHOULD CARE:
• When doctors and therapists are paid less, fewer take Medicaid — meaning longer waits and harder access to care.
• Children, seniors, people with disabilities, and rural families will feel it first. These are the people who depend on Medicaid the most.
• From medications to cancer treatment to mental health care — if funds run out, people suffer.

• This isn’t politics — it’s people’s health. Your neighbors, kids, parents, grandparents, and even local hospitals will be affected if the budget isn’t fixed.

🙌 HOW YOU CAN HELP — WHO TO CONTACT:
Tell all the state leaders to fully fund Medicaid and stop any cuts. Also share this message so others can do the same

📣 What to Say (Quick Script):
“Hi, my name is ____ and I live in your district. I’m asking you to fully fund Medicaid and stop any cuts. We need a state budget that protects healthcare for North Carolinians. Please make Medicaid funding a priority. Thank you.”

🇳🇨 Your Local Legislators to call, email or mail a letter to:

Senator Warren Daniel
(District 46)
300 N. Salisbury St., Rm. 627
Raleigh, NC 27603
📞 (919) 715-7823
✉️ Email: via form on NC Legislature site (Senator Daniel)

Representative Dudley Greene (District 85)
300 N. Salisbury St., Rm. 306B1
Raleigh, NC 27603-5925
📞 (919) 733-5862
✉️ Email: via form on NC Legislature site (Rep. Greene)

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🏛️ Legislative Leaders:
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger
300 N. Salisbury St., Rm. 2007
Raleigh, NC 27603
📞 (919) 733-5708
✉️ Email: phil.berger@ncleg.gov

House Speaker Tim Moore
300 N. Salisbury St., Rm. 2304
Raleigh, NC 27603
📞 (919) 733-3451
✉️ Email: tim.moore@ncleg.gov

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📬 Governor Josh Stein
20301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-0301
📞 (919) 814-2000
✉️ Email: via contact form: https://governor.nc.gov/contact/contact-governor-stein
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