
Onslow County residents can choose from three healthcare options: Blue Advantage, Blue Care, and Blue Value.
Blue Value is a good fit if you are flexible about which doctors you see – or if your doctor or hospital is part of this smaller network. The network is statewide, making it easy to get in-network care if you travel or have a child away at college within North Carolina.
Limited statewide network for savings
Network includes, but is not limited to, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, CaroMont Health, Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Novant Health and UNC Health Alliance.
The following doctor/hospital networks are considered out-of-network for Blue Value: Atrium Health (not including Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist), Duke Health and WakeMed. Out-of-state providers are also out-of-network. 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 covered services will be covered at the out-of-network benefit level.
Blue Value is available on and off Marketplace to residents of these North Carolina counties: Alexander, Brunswick, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Columbus, Duplin, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, and Surry.
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 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.
in Onslow County
Jacksonville, North Carolina, is proving a popular choice for young families to settle down and call home, with plenty of activities on offer and only a short drive from the beautiful beaches of North Carolina. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Jacksonville has a population of 77,848 and is the 14th largest city in North Carolina. The median household income for the city is $44,047, with a median age of only 22.5 years old, making it a relatively young city.
The city has a strong community spirit and a low cost of living. It also boasts several parks and playgrounds, including Northeast Creek Park and Onslow Pines Park. Many family-friendly events are held throughout the year, including the annual Winterfest and Fourth of July Celebration. The city also has a sizeable military presence, given its proximity to the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Additionally, Jacksonville has several highly rated public schools, adding to its desirability for families with kids. Zip codes in the area include 28540, 28541, 28546, 28547, and 28532
Jacksonville, located in Onslow County, is also home to several healthcare facilities, including Onslow Memorial Hospital, a 162-bed hospital that offers various services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, and cardiac care. In addition, the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune also provides healthcare services to military personnel and their families. Onslow County is home to 198,578 people and covers an area of 767 square miles with plenty of activities and amenities to entertain families.
Jacksonville, North Carolina ZIP Codes include: 28540, 28541, and 28546