Wake County residents have the choice of two healthcare options: Blue Advantage (Off Marketplace only) and Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance.
Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance1 is a good option if you wish to get care from UNC Health and its affiliated doctors and hospitals. Since the majority of doctors in this plan are in the same network, it’s easier for them to work together on your behalf.
UNC Health’s network of hospitals and providers including more than 1,800 primary care providers.2
A provider network that includes UNC Medical Center, nationally ranked in one adult and nine pediatric specialties by U.S. News;3 along with UNC Rex Hospital, rated by U.S. News as high performing in 16 adult procedures and conditions.4
All doctors outside the UNC Health Alliance provider network are considered out-of-network and not covered for Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance, including: Cone Health, Duke Health and WakeMed. Out-of-network benefit coverage is not available except for emergency services, urgent care and for medically necessary covered services when an in-network provider is not reasonably available per the access to care standards of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC).
Out-of-state providers are also out-of-network and not covered. When traveling outside of North Carolina or the United States, only emergency services and urgent care will be covered at the in-network benefit level. All other non-emergency services will be out-of-network and not covered.
Notes
Blue Cross NC has collaborated with UNC Health to bring you Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance. Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance is a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to a limited network of providers. UNC Health is an independent company that is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns and operates. UNC Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
UNC Health, www.unchealthcare.org/health-alliance/ (Accessed August 2024).
U.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/university-of-north-carolina-hospitals-6360260 (Accessed August 2024).
U.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/rex-healthcare-6361210 (Accessed August 2024).
Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance is available on and off Marketplace to residents of these North Carolina counties: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Orange, Person, and Wake.
Blue Care gives you access to our largest statewide network. This is a good option if you want a broad choice of in-network doctors, specialists and hospitals.
BLUE CARE offers:
More than 92% of doctors and 97% of hospitals in North Carolina are in-network.1
All doctors outside the Blue Care provider network are considered out-of-network and not covered. Out-of-network benefit coverage is not available except for emergency services, urgent care and for medically necessary covered services when an in-network provider is not reasonably available per the access to care standards of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC).
Out-of-state providers are also out-of-network and not covered. When traveling outside of North Carolina or the United States, only emergency services and urgent care will be covered at the in-network benefit level. All other non-emergency services will be out-of-network and not covered.
in Wake County
Apex is a charming town located in Wake County, North Carolina. Home to approximately 53,000 residents, it’s a popular choice for young families to settle in because it offers an excellent quality of life and plenty of activities.
Boasting a strong economy, a median household income of $107,480, a low unemployment rate, and a low crime rate, it’s easy to see why so many families love living in Apex.
In addition to beautiful parks and playgrounds, families enjoy visiting the historic downtown area, walking and shopping at the Apex Farmers Market, or hiking through the beautiful Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. Apex also provides access to exceptional schools, with the Wake County Public School System consistently ranked among the top school systems in North Carolina.
For families looking for quality healthcare facilities, Apex (zip codes 27502, 27523, and 27539) has several highly regarded hospitals and medical centers located nearby. WakeMed Apex Healthplex is in town and provides various specialized services, including primary care, urgent care, and physical therapy. The UNC Rex Healthcare system, consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the country, is also located a short drive from Apex in nearby Raleigh.
Health Plans of NC, Kelly Quinn
Apex, North Carolina ZIP Codes include: 27502, 27523, and 27539