Our Medicare plan options

Plan premiums starting at $01  – plus a network of more than 80,0002 doctors and facilities statewide.

Have questions? Call 833-487-4774 (TTY 711), 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week.

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Annual enrollment is almost here

You can choose to keep your Medicare plan or enroll in a new one between October 15 and December 7.
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2027 Medicare plans & highlights

Learn more about our offerings and how to enroll.
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Medicare Advantage plans
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We have Blue Medicare PPO℠ and HMO℠ plan options, so you can choose the right plan for you.

You may have access to more than 80,000 providers2 plus hospital networks, including Atrium, Cone Health, Duke Health, Mission Health, Novant, and UNC Health Care,3 plus:

  • Plan premiums as low as $01
  • $0 primary care (PCP) copays4
  • $0 prescription copays for some medications4,5
  • Mail-order pharmacy options to help you save time4
  • Blue FlexCard, a card that contains allowances for over-the-counter wellness items4
  • Dental and vision allowances on some plans4
  • Hearing aid benefit available on some plans4
  • Fitness benefit for some plans through SilverSneakers4,6
  • Post-discharge meals available on some plans4
  • Worldwide emergency care4
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Medicare Supplement plans
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We have a variety of Blue Medicare Supplement℠ plan options, which may help cover some of the costs not covered by Original Medicare. This may include deductibles, coinsurance, and copays.

  • Plan premiums as low as $31.507
  • Ability to switch plans at any time if your needs or budget change8
  • Hearing aid benefits9
  • Fitness benefit through SilverSneakers[D] [D]
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Medicare Part D prescription drug plans
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Prescription benefits through Blue Medicare Rx℠ PDP can help to cover your maintenance and as-needed medications.

  • Prescription drug list (formulary) with more than 2,800 covered drugs5
  • Large network of participating pharmacies
  • Mail-order pharmacy options to help you save time
  • $0 prescription copays for some medications
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Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNP)
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If you're eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, Healthy Blue + Medicare may be the option for you.

  • Over-the-counter allowance, including healthy foods and household items10,11
  • Dental and vision allowances
  • Fitness benefit through SilverSneakers6
  • Hearing aid benefit
  • Post-discharge meals
  • Transportation to provider visits10
  • Mail-order pharmacy options to help you save time
  • $0 prescription copays for some medications
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Compare Medicare plans

You can explore and compare our Medicare plans online.

  • See the highlights and summary of benefits.
  • Look up doctors and medications covered under each plan.
  • Review premium costs and copay amounts.
  • Get a personalized recommendation based on your care needs.
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Learn about Medicare in person

You can discuss your options and enroll in a plan in person.

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Get a copy of our Medicare Advantage guide

Learn more about Medicare Advantage at your own pace. Download your guide today (PDF).
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Call us

Representatives are available to answer your coverage questions and enroll you in a plan.
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833-487-4774 (TTY 711)

7 days a week: 8 AM to 8 PM

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Blue Medicare Supplement
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833-487-5353 (TTY 711)

7 days a week: 8 AM to 8 PM

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833-487-7999 (TTY 711)

7 days a week: 8 AM to 8 PM

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833-487-6680 (TTY 711)

7 days a week: 8 AM to 8 PM

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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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Corporate Addresses

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
PO Box 2291
Durham, NC 27702
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
4615 University Drive
Durham, NC 27707
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