QUICK READ With COVID-19 cases rising, many of us have chosen to stay home for the holidays. This might bring up feelings of sadness or loneliness. To cope with difficult feelings, make a self-care plan ahead of time. It’s healthy to acknowledge your feelings. Despite what social media tells us, we won’t always feel joyful, […]
Nov 23, 2020
I’m tired of COVID-19! If I hear one more person use the term “new normal,” I’m going to cry. I can’t accept this is our “new normal,” and I’m ready for things to go back to the “real normal.” But for now, COVID-19 has other plans. If you’d told me in February that come the end of […]
Nov 20, 2020
NO FLU FOR YOU: 5 FLU SHOT MYTHS DEBUNKED It’s that time of year; flu season is upon us. That means flu shots. Maybe you’re ready to go and are rushing to Target because they’re offering discounts to shoppers who get the flu shot as an incentive. Great! You know the importance of getting the flu […]
Nov 17, 2020
SUPPORTING OUR SENIORS AMID COVID-19 North Carolina seniors are at risk. Here’s how we’re helping support them. Adjusting to our new routines during COVID-19 looks different for everyone. For some, it’s fewer trips to the mall or more meals at home. But for at-risk individuals, it can mean complete isolation. As we now know, COVID-19 causes […]
Nov 10, 2020
Ready to enroll in a healthcare plan or update your coverage during the 2021 Annual Enrollment Period? Health Plans of NC Independent Agents provide full service by addressing all of your questions when choosing a healthcare plan at NO COST TO YOU– including applying for finacial assistance to reduce your cost. Why spend time searching […]
Nov 3, 2020
Health insurance can be complicated. We’re here to help make it easier. If you’re choosing a plan during this year’s open enrollment period, we can help walk you through the process. Open enrollment begins on November 1, 2020 and runs through December 15, 2020. With only a month and a half to select a plan […]
Oct 30, 2020
The year was 1953 and Dwight D. Eisenhower was inaugurated as the 34th President of the US. The world was introduced to “007” as the first James Bond novel was published, and Walt Disney’s animated film Peter Pan premiered in theatres. In 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II occurred in Westminster Abbey, London, England. That same year, […]
Oct 28, 2020
DURHAM, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced it is teaming up with Carrot Inc. and Virta Health to help address two of the largest ongoing health issues facing Americans today – smoking and type 2 diabetes. These programs will be available at no additional cost to eligible members […]
Oct 26, 2020
DURHAM, NC – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced that it will again offer $0 premiums for Medicare beneficiaries in its Blue Medicare Advantage service area along with drug coverage and enhanced benefits for its 2021 Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. For 2021, Blue Cross NC’s MA plans will continue […]
Oct 19, 2020
It’s no secret that Latino populations are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The CDC reports that Latino people are 2.8 times more likely to get COVID-19 than white, non-Hispanic populations. They’re also 4.6 times more likely to be hospitalized because of the virus. So it’s especially important that we support these communities throughout the state. One […]
Oct 9, 2020