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Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

in Wake County

Fuquay-Varina, located in both Wake and Harnett counties in North Carolina, is a charming town that attracts plenty of families. This welcoming community, home to 34,000 people, offers top-rated schools, including Fuquay-Varina Elementary School and Fuquay-Varina Middle School. With a median age of 36 years, there are plenty of activities, including parks like Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, with a kids' playground, picnic areas, and walking trails, to keep families entertained. The Stars Theater and Arts Center is another drawcard for families. The center offers various performances and workshops for art and culture enthusiasts.

In addition to great activities and facilities, it's also home to several top-rated healthcare facilities, including UNC Health Care Holly Springs and the Rex Hospital of Holly Springs. UNC Health Care Holly Springs offers many services, including primary care, urgent care, and specialty care. The Rex Hospital of Holly Springs provides emergency care and outpatient services for residents, giving families peace of mind and security their loved ones will be well cared for when needed. 

Housing prices also provide good value for families. The median home value in Fuquay-Varina is $308,400, which is lower than the national median home value of $347,500. And because it's split between two counties (and has several zip codes, including 27526, 27540, and 27592), it offers plenty of entertainment, shopping, and dining options for families to enjoy, including famous Fuquay Crossing and Downtown Fuquay-Varina. Wake County has several other cities and towns, including Raleigh, Cary, and Apex. Harnett County comprises several other cities and towns, including Lillington, Dunn, and Angier.

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in Wake County
Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance logo

Best for

Good option if you wish to get care from UNC Health, UNC Health Alliance and its affiliated doctors and hospitals. (E1)

Since the majority of doctors in this plan are in the same network, it’s easier for them to work together on your behalf.

Network

  • Hospitals and providers including 1,200+ primary care providers (E2) Includes UNC Medical Center

  • UNC Medical Center, is nationally ranked in 4 adult and 7 pediatric specialties by U.S. News (E3)

  • UNC Rex, rated by U.S. News as high performing in 17 adult procedures and conditions (E4)

  • All doctors outside the UNC Health Alliance provider network are considered out-of-network for Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance, including: Cone Health, Duke Health and WakeMed. Out-of-state providers are also out-of-network. When traveling outside of North Carolina or the U.S., only emergency services will be covered at the in-network benefit level. All other non-emergency covered services will be covered at the out-of-network benefit level.

Availability

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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.

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Best for

Good option if you want a broad choice of in-network doctors, specialists and hospitals.

Network

Our largest statewide network. Full statewide network with the most provider choice. More than 95% of doctors and 98% of hospitals in North Carolina are in-network (A1)

Availability

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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.

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Footnotes

A1. Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent Blue Cross NC's PPO Network as of July 22, 2022. Note: Not all plans are available in all areas.

B1. 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.

B2. NovantHealth, www.novanthealth.org/home/about-us/company-information.aspx (Accessed August 2022).

C1. Blue Cross NC has collaborated with Atrium Health to bring you Blue Local with Atrium Health. Blue Local with Atrium Health is a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to Atrium Health’s limited network of providers. Atrium Health is an independent company that is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns/operates and does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.

C2. U.S. News & World Report, www.health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/levine-childrens-hospital-PA6360280 (Accessed September 2022).

C3. AtriumHealth, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us/newsroom/news/2020/07/atrium-health-earns-multiple-honors-by-us-news-world-report (Accessed September 2022).

C4. AtriumHealth, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us (Accessed September 2022).

D1. Blue Cross NC has collaborated with Wake Forest Baptist Health to bring you Blue Local with Wake Forest Baptist Health. Blue Local with Wake Forest Baptist Health is a health insurance plan offered by Blue Cross NC that provides access to a limited network of providers. Wake Forest Baptist Health is an independent company that is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns and operates. Wake Forest Baptist Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.

D2. WakeForestBaptistHealth, www.wakehealth.edu/-/media/WakeForest/Clinical/Files/About-Us/2019FactBook.pdf (Accessed September 2022).

E1. Blue Cross NC has collaborated with UNC Health Care 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 Care is an independent company that is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns and operates. UNC Health Care does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.

E2. UNC Health, www.unchealthcare.org/health-alliance/ (Accessed August 2022).

E3. U.S. News and World Report, www.health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/university-of-north-carolina-hospitals-6360260 (Accessed September 2022).

E4. U.S. News and World Report, www.health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/rex-healthcare-6361210 (Accessed September 2022).

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Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina ZIP Codes include: 27526

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