
Forsyth County residents can compare 14 health insurance options for 2026.
Blue Advantage gives you access to our largest nationwide network. This is a good option if you want a broad choice of in-network doctors, specialists and hospitals.
More in-network providers in North Carolina, with over 95% of doctors and 98% of hospitals in-network1
Fewer restrictions on which providers you can see
Nationwide access to in-network providers through BlueCard®2
Emergency services covered at the in-network benefit level regardless of where you go for care
Notes
Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent the Blue Cross NC PPO Network as of April 7, 2025.
Covered in nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association BlueCard program. www.geo-blue.com/ (Accessed March 2025). BlueCard coverage varies for each Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan. For more complete details, including benefits, limitations, and exclusions, please refer to your certificate of coverage.
Blue Advantage is available on and off Marketplace to residents in all North Carolina counties EXCEPT the following, where it is available only off Marketplace: Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Johnston, Lee, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Orange, Person, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes, Surry, Union, Wake, and Yadkin.
Blue Home with Novant Health is a good option if you wish to get care from Novant Health’s provider network 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.
Novant Health’s network of hospitals, doctors and affiliated providers including over 2,000 physicians.2
A provider network that includes more than 850 locations, including Novant Health’s not-for-profit integrated system of 19 medical centers.2
All doctors outside the Novant Health provider network are considered out-of-network and not covered for Blue Home with Novant Health. 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 Novant Health to bring you Blue Home with Novant Health. Blue Home with Novant Health is a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to a limited network of providers. Novant Health is an independent company that is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns and operates. Novant Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
Novant Health, www.novanthealth.org/home/about-us/company-information.aspx (Accessed August 2024).
Blue Home with Novant Health is available on and off Marketplace to residents of these North Carolina counties: Cabarrus, Davidson, Forsyth, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stokes, Union, and Yadkin.
Blue Local with Atrium Health is a good option if you wish to get care from Atrium Health and its affiliated doctors and hospitals. Since the majority of doctors in this plan are in the same health care system, it’s easier for them to work together on your behalf.
A provider network that includes: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center – named “Best Hospital” in the Charlotte metro region.2
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (pre-eminent academic health system).3
Two children’s hospitals: Levine Children’s Hospital (nationally ranked in eight specialties)4 and Brenner Children’s Hospital.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center – one of only three comprehensive cancer centers in North Carolina.5
26 hospitals and more than 650 care locations in NC and SC.6
All doctors outside the Atrium Health provider network are considered out-of-network and not covered for Blue Local with Atrium Health, including: CaroMont Health, Cone Health, Novant Health and their affiliated providers. 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 Atrium Health to bring you Blue Local with Atrium Health, a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to Atrium Health’s comprehensive network of providers. Atrium Health is an independent company and is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns/operates. Atrium Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
Atrium Health, atriumhealth.org/about-us/newsroom/news/atrium-health-earns-multiple-us-news-and-world-report-honors (Accessed September 2023).
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, www.wakehealth.edu/about-us (Accessed August 2022).
Atrium Health, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us (Accessed August 2022).
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, www.wakehealth.edu/locations/facilities/comprehensive-cancer-center (Accessed September 2023).
Atrium Health, https://2023yir.advocatehealth.org/ (Within the full report) (Accessed September 2024).
Blue Local with Atrium Health is available on and off Marketplace to residents of these North Carolina counties: Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Randolph, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes, Union, Wilkes and Yadkin.
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.
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.
Blue Care is available in all North Carolina counties, except: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Johnston, Lee, Orange, Person, and Wake.
in Forsyth County
Find affordable health insurance in Clemmons, North Carolina, NC with Health Plans of NC. Health Plans of NC helps residents of Clemmons, North Carolina find and enroll in the right health insurance coverage for 2026, with local expertise and access to plans that connect members to nearby providers like Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Whether you are self-employed, between jobs, or simply reviewing your options during open enrollment, Health Plans of NC offers free, personalized guidance at every step.
Plan Network | Type | Network Coverage |
|---|---|---|
Blue Advantage | PPO | Largest nationwide network, 95%+ of NC doctors in-network |
Blue Care | PPO | Broad statewide network, 92%+ of NC doctors in-network |
Blue Local with Atrium Health | PPO | Available in Clemmons, North Carolina |
Blue Home with Novant Health | PPO | Available in Clemmons, North Carolina |
Clemmons, North Carolina has a population of 21,574 and has experienced 0.0% growth since 2020, with 8.5% of residents being foreign-born, reflecting a community that benefits from diverse and accessible coverage pathways. Major employers in the area include Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Novant Health, and Wake Forest University, many of which offer employer-sponsored benefits that form a key layer of coverage for working adults. Residents who fall outside employer plans can access ACA Marketplace coverage, Medicaid, CHIP, COBRA, short-term plans, or small business SHOP options through the guidance of Health Plans of NC.
ACA Marketplace coverage is available to Clemmons residents who are self-employed or work for smaller local businesses not connected to large employer networks like those at Wake Forest University.
Medicaid provides free or low-cost coverage for qualifying Clemmons residents, including those employed in part-time or seasonal roles at area health systems like Novant Health.
Employer-sponsored insurance is a primary coverage path for many Clemmons adults working at major local employers such as Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
COBRA continuation coverage allows Clemmons residents who recently left a position at Forsyth Memorial Hospital or another major employer to temporarily maintain their existing group health benefits.
Short-term health plans can serve as a bridge for Clemmons residents in transition between jobs at local employers, offering limited coverage while permanent options are being arranged.
Small business SHOP Marketplace plans are an option for Clemmons entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to offer group coverage to employees without access to large employer networks like those at Novant Health or Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
For 2026, Clemmons residents can choose from four distinct plan networks offered through Blue Cross NC, each connecting members to different combinations of local hospitals and health systems in Forsyth County. The available networks include Blue Advantage, Blue Care, Blue Local with Atrium Health, and Blue Home with Novant Health, giving residents meaningful flexibility in how they access primary care, specialist services, and hospital care. Health Plans of NC can help Clemmons residents compare these networks side-by-side to ensure their preferred providers at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist or Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center are included before enrolling.
Blue Advantage, offered as a PPO, provides the largest nationwide network and includes access to over 95% of North Carolina doctors, making it a strong choice for Clemmons residents who travel frequently or want maximum flexibility.
Blue Care, also a PPO, covers a broad statewide network with more than 92% of North Carolina doctors in-network, connecting Clemmons residents to providers across Forsyth County and beyond.
Blue Local with Atrium Health is a PPO available in Clemmons, North Carolina, designed around the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist system for residents who prefer coordinated care within that network.
Blue Home with Novant Health is a PPO available in Clemmons, North Carolina, built around Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and well-suited for residents who already have established care relationships within the Novant system.
All four plan networks cover the 10 essential health benefits required by the ACA, including preventive care, emergency services, prescription drugs, and mental health coverage, regardless of which network a Clemmons resident selects.
Bronze plans in Clemmons, North Carolina start at approximately $476.59/month before subsidies. Silver plans start at $612.52/month. Gold plans start at $633.41/month. With a median household income of $84,326, many residents qualify for premium tax credits. Subsidies may reduce your monthly premium significantly based on income.
Bronze plans in Clemmons start at $476.59 per month for a 35-year-old, offering the lowest premiums available on the ACA Marketplace in exchange for higher deductibles and out-of-pocket costs.
Silver plans start at $612.52 per month and are the only tier eligible for cost-sharing reductions, which can lower deductibles and copays for Clemmons residents who qualify based on income.
Gold plans start at $633.41 per month and offer lower out-of-pocket costs throughout the year, making them a strong fit for Clemmons households with frequent medical needs.
Clemmons residents earning between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level may qualify for premium tax credits that reduce their monthly costs, sometimes to as little as $0 per month for a Silver plan.
Households in Clemmons with incomes near the local median may still qualify for partial premium tax credits depending on household size, age, and the specific plan selected through Blue Cross NC.
Health Plans of NC calculates exact subsidy amounts for Clemmons residents at no cost, ensuring families and individuals make enrollment decisions based on their true net premium after tax credits.
For 2026, Blue Cross NC is the sole ACA Marketplace carrier serving Clemmons, North Carolina, offering a total of 14 individual and family health insurance plans in Rating Area 10. These plans are organized across four distinct networks: Blue Advantage, Blue Care, Blue Local with Atrium Health, and Blue Home with Novant Health, each structured as a PPO. The Blue Local with Atrium Health network is built around Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, while Blue Home with Novant Health centers care around Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, giving Clemmons residents direct alignment with the two largest health systems serving Forsyth County. Choosing the right network affects whether a Clemmons resident can see their preferred specialist, primary care doctor, or hospital in-network, which directly impacts both care continuity and out-of-pocket costs. Health Plans of NC compares every available Blue Cross NC plan side-by-side at no cost, helping residents identify the best fit for their provider preferences and budget.
Blue Cross NC: PPO plans across four networks, 14 total plans available in Clemmons, North Carolina for 2026 through the ACA Marketplace in Rating Area 10.
North Carolina expanded Medicaid in December 2023, extending free or low-cost coverage to adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level, a change that opened eligibility to thousands of previously uninsured residents across Forsyth County. In Clemmons, the uninsured rate is 4.5%, representing approximately 1,000 residents who may not yet have explored their Medicaid or Marketplace eligibility. The poverty rate in Clemmons stands at 7.9%, meaning a meaningful share of residents may qualify for Medicaid at little or no cost. Children in families earning up to 210% of the federal poverty level may qualify for NC Health Choice, the state's CHIP program, and Health Plans of NC offers free eligibility checks to help Clemmons families determine whether Medicaid, CHIP, or a Marketplace plan is their best option.
Working adults in Clemmons who are between jobs or employed part-time without employer benefits may qualify for Medicaid if their income falls at or below 138% of the federal poverty level.
Children in Clemmons whose families have incomes up to 210% of the federal poverty level may be eligible for NC Health Choice, which provides comprehensive low-cost coverage through the CHIP program.
Pregnant women in Clemmons are eligible for Medicaid coverage with an expanded income threshold, ensuring access to prenatal and delivery care at area health systems throughout the pregnancy.
Seniors with low income in Clemmons may qualify for dual eligibility, receiving both Medicaid and Medicare to cover costs that Medicare alone does not fully address.
Clemmons residents living with disabilities may qualify for Medicaid regardless of age, and with the town's 7.9% poverty rate, a significant portion of the community may be eligible for this coverage pathway.
Health Plans of NC licensed agents serve Clemmons, North Carolina residents at no cost, comparing every available 2026 plan side-by-side to match your budget, preferred providers, and coverage needs. Call 800-797-0327 today to speak with a local agent who can guide you through enrollment and ensure you get the most out of your available benefits.
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Clemmons, North Carolina ZIP Codes include: 27012