Bristol Herald Courier · Oct 2023
"Pioneering partnership tackles social determinants of health in Appalachia"
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A partnership for your health
Legal problems can become health problems. We help with both.
Ballad Health, Appalachian School of Law, and Virginia Tech partner together to provide free legal support for eligible patients facing challenges that impact health and daily life.
Help with insurance, housing, disability benefits, family matters, healthcare access, and more.
ConfidentialHIPAA awareNo cost to eligible patients
Partners
Healthcare
Ballad Health
Clinical care and patient referrals
Legal Counsel
Appalachian School of Law
Rights advocacy and legal services
Research
Virginia Tech
Data-driven community outcomes
A tri-partner ecosystem focused on patient health equity.
MLP in the News
Virginia Law Journal · Sept 2023
"ASL students advocate for patient rights through clinical MLP model"
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Regional Business Review · Aug 2023
"Ballad Health reports 22% drop in ER visits through integrated legal support"
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How we can help
Common areas where our team may be able to support patients and families.
Housing and utility issues
Insurance and healthcare access
Benefits and disability support
Family and civil legal matters
Care coordination and community resources
A simple, supported process
How it works
From your first form to receiving support — every step is guided by our team.
- 01
Submit intake
Fill out a short, confidential form about your situation.
- 02
Case review
Our legal team reviews your case for eligibility and next steps.
- 03
Team follow up
We reach out using the contact method you prefer.
- 04
Receive support
Get legal help that protects your health and stability.
Start your intake
Takes about 3 minutes · Save and return anytime
Why patients trust us
Professional support rooted in community partnership.
Confidential & secure
Your legal and health information is protected by HIPAA and attorney-client privilege.
No cost to eligible patients
Services are fully funded by our partners. You will never receive a bill from us.
Personalized support
We work alongside your care team so legal help moves with your recovery.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to start?
The intake takes about 3 minutes. You can save your spot and return any time.
Start your intakeOur Impact in the Community
Through collaboration between healthcare, legal support, and education partners, the Medical Legal Partnership helps patients address barriers that affect health and daily life.
- 2,355+
Hours of legal services delivered
- $425,000+
Value of services delivered
- 22%
Reduction in emergency visits after gaining insurance
- 95%
Reduction in bad debt after insurance support
Metrics reflect figures reported in MLP annual reports.
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