About us

Our culture and values

As North Carolina's only not-for-profit health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is committed to improving the health and well-being of the customers and communities we serve.

Get to know Blue Cross NC

Since 1933, we've worked to meet North Carolina's biggest health challenges and better serve the people who count on us. Today, we're focused on making health care easier to navigate, more affordable, and more accessible. We won't stop until health care is better for all.
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5.8 million members
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We serve all 50 states and nearly 200 countries and territories,1 with more than 5.8 million total members, including 1.2 million served on behalf of other Blue Plans.2
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Across all 100 NC counties
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We offer coverage from the mountains to the coast. While other insurers focus on a small number of counties to maximize their profit, your health is our priority no matter where you live in our state.
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For people, not profits
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We serve our members, not shareholders. As the only not-for-profit health insurer based in North Carolina, our focus is on you and your health.
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Broad coverage for all your needs
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Our provider network is one of North Carolina's largest. Our PPO3 network includes 95% of medical doctors and 98% of all general acute-care hospitals.4
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Driven by a purpose

The always evolving health care landscape presents new opportunities to make progress. Our purpose uniquely positions us to address the state’s most pressing health challenges.

This is not a temporary effort; it's our commitment to driving long-term, sustainable change in North Carolina.

Committed to affordability

Affordable care should be within everyone’s reach, and we’re digging deeper to uncover the root causes driving costs higher to find solutions that make health care better for all.

As a purpose-driven, not-for-profit health insurer that doesn't answer to shareholders, Blue Cross NC is doing more than making commitments. We’re making progress for your health and well-being.

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Making a difference in our communities

We're putting North Carolinians first by focusing on creating more programs to support you and your health.

Through deep community partnerships, data-driven investments, and our dedicated employees, we're addressing our state’s most pressing health challenges.

From tackling youth mental health issues to improving health through food to expanding access to care, Blue Cross NC is committed to creating healthier futures for all North Carolinians.

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Deepening our NC commitment

Since 2000, the separate and independent Blue Cross NC Foundation has invested more than $290 million into communities through more than 1,700 grants, collaborations, and special initiatives across our state.[D]

Within its focus areas of supporting the mental health and well-being of the state’s youth, strengthening the connections between health and food, and investing in solutions to make health care more accessible, the Foundation is committed to improving the health and well-being of all North Carolinians.

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Inspiring us to do more

Throughout the state and beyond, people just like you are focused on the health and well-being of themselves, their families, and their communities. Their uplifting stories inspire us to fully enjoy our lives, show up for our neighbors, and find light during the harder times.
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Simplifying the insurance process

We feature 12 locations throughout North Carolina where you can get one-on-one help from an insurance specialist. Our locations offer plan enrollment support, health services, preventive care, fitness classes, and much more. The best part is that there’s no cost for any of our services.
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Our people

Our employees are passionate about work that makes a difference.
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If our goals and values resonate with you, explore business opportunities to partner with us as an affiliate, supplier, or vendor.
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Point of Blue

See the latest Blue Cross NC tips, news and community updates in our blog.
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Newsroom

Discover the latest Blue Cross NC news, press releases, and social media updates.
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