Wellness, Health, Individual/Family
Emergency Savings Accounts: A Practical Guide for NC Employees
NC employees can build a real financial cushion with the right emergency savings account. Learn how much to save, where to keep it, and how health coverage fits in.
Health, Affordable Care Act, Medicare
Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: What NC Residents Must Know
Two active Cyclospora outbreaks — including a Taco Bell cluster in 9 states — put NC residents on alert. Learn symptoms, safe foods, and how your health plan covers care.
Health, Affordable Care Act, Medicare
NC Health Care Affordability Commission: What It Means for You
NC's new Health Care Affordability Commission held its first meeting July 21, 2026. Learn what it could mean for your health insurance costs and coverage options.
Health, Affordable Care Act, Individual/Family
Health Insurance After Divorce in NC: Know Your Options
Divorced in NC? Learn your COBRA rights, ACA marketplace enrollment windows, and coverage alternatives to stay protected after losing a spouse's health plan.
Affordable Care Act, Individual/Family, Health
ACA Metal Tiers in NC: Bronze to Platinum Explained
Learn how Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum ACA Marketplace plans work in NC — and which tier fits your budget, health needs, and subsidy eligibility.
Health, Affordable Care Act, Individual/Family
Medicaid Work Requirements 2027: What NC Farmworkers Must Know
Federal Medicaid work requirements take effect in 2027. Here's how NC farmworkers and seasonal workers can protect their health coverage under the new rules.
Blue Cross NC, Health, Individual/Family
Blue Cross NC Returns to State Employee Health Coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC is taking over state employee health plans again. Here's what this means for NC workers, families, and your coverage options in 2026.
Health, Medicare
Move More, Live Better: An Introduction to SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers gives Blue Cross NC Medicare members free access to gyms, classes, and online fitness programs designed for older adults.
Health, Short Term
Travel Insurance Guide: What It Covers, How Much It Costs, and Why You Need It (2025-2026)
Planning a vacation? Travel insurance can protect you from financial losses due to medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost luggage, and more. Here's what you need to know before you go.
Health, Affordable Care Act, Individual/Family, Group
Health Insurance for Freelancers and the Self-Employed: Your Complete Guide (2025-2026)
Freelancing offers freedom and flexibility, but it also means finding your own health insurance. This guide covers all your coverage options and what self-employed workers need to know for 2025-2026.
Health Plans of NC Staff
Health, Vision
Vision Insurance in North Carolina: What You Need to Know (2025-2026 Guide)
Vision insurance helps offset the costs of eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses. Here's what you need to know about vision coverage options in North Carolina—including what the ACA and Medicare do and don't cover.
Health
Health Insurance for the Self-Employed in North Carolina: Your Complete Guide (2025-2026)
As the gig economy grows, more North Carolinians are working as Selfemployed—and finding health coverage on their own. Here's what you need to know about your options, costs, and how to get covered.
Medicare, Health
How Medicare Advantage Agents Help You Choose the Right Plan in North Carolina (2025-2026 Guide)
Medicare Advantage agents serve as your guide through the complex world of Medicare Part C plans. They help you compare options, verify your doctors are in-network, check prescription drug coverage, and find plans with the supplemental benefits you need—all at no cost to you.
Medicare, Blue Cross NC, Health, Wellness
Why Seniors Are Choosing Medicare Supplement Plans: 2025-2026 Guide to Medigap Coverage
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans help fill the gaps left by Original Medicare—covering deductibles, coinsurance, and copays that could otherwise add up quickly. Here's what you need to know about Medigap coverage in 2025-2026.
Health, Affordable Care Act, Individual/Family
Blue Cross NC Cost Estimator: Know Your Healthcare Costs Before You Go (2025-2026 Guide)
Healthcare price transparency is more important than ever. Blue Cross NC's Cost Estimator tool empowers members to compare procedure costs across providers, estimate out-of-pocket expenses based on their specific plan, and make more informed healthcare decisions.
Health, Medicare
Allergy Testing and Treatment in North Carolina: Insurance Coverage Guide (2025-2026)
Living with allergies in North Carolina can be challenging—several NC cities rank among the nation's worst for pollen. Here's what triggers allergies in our state, treatment options, and how insurance covers allergy testing and immunotherapy.
Health
Blood Pressure and Hypertension: Understanding Your Numbers and Insurance Coverage (2025-2026 Guide)
High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because it often has no symptoms but can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and dementia. Here's what you need to know about monitoring and managing your blood pressure.
Health, Affordable Care Act, Individual/Family, Medicare
5 Reasons to Work with a Licensed Health Insurance Agent in North Carolina (2026 Guide)
With federal navigator funding cut by 90% for 2026 and major changes coming to ACA subsidies, working with a licensed health insurance agent has never been more important. Here's why a local NC agent can make all the difference.
Health, Affordable Care Act, Individual/Family, Medicare
Health Insurance Agent Vs. Navigator: What's the Difference? (2025-2026 Guide)
Both health insurance agents and government navigators can help you enroll in coverage—but they work differently. Here's what you need to know about each option and which may be right for you.
Health, Blue Cross NC
Blue Cross NC Mental Health and Behavioral Health Services
Blue Cross NC members have access to mental health professionals, substance use treatment, crisis services, and telehealth options across all 100 North Carolina counties.
Via Blue Cross NC By Ish Bhalla
Health, Medicare, Individual/Family
How to Read Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and Medical Bill
Your EOB shows what your insurance covers and what you owe. Always wait for your EOB before paying a medical bill to avoid overpaying.
Health, Individual/Family, Group
How to Handle Health Insurance When Changing Jobs
A job change doesn't have to mean a gap in health coverage. Here's how to transition your health insurance smoothly when switching employers.
Health, Individual/Family, Short Term
Expat Health Insurance: Coverage, Costs, and How to Choose the Right Plan
Living abroad? Your U.S. health insurance likely won't cover you. International expat health insurance provides medical coverage worldwide, from routine care to emergency evacuation.
Health, Medicare
Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in North Carolina: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Enroll
Dual Special Needs Plans combine Medicare and Medicaid benefits into one plan, offering extra coverage and care coordination at little to no cost.