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Residents of Lenoir County have the exclusive option of Blue Advantage. This plan guarantees access to an extensive network of healthcare providers, with over 95% of doctors and 98% of hospitals in North Carolina being part of the in-network providers.
Blue Advantage 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 95% of doctors and 98% of the hospitals in North Carolina are in-network.1
Notes
Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent Blue Cross NC’s PPO Network as of July 14, 2023.
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.
in Lenoir County
Kinston, North Carolina, is located in Lenoir County. The city is known for its rich history and vibrant culture and is home to around 21,000 people. It boasts an affordable cost of living, with a median home value of approximately $89,800 and a median household income of $32,450. Recently ranked by Niche as the 15th best place to live in Lenoir County, there are plenty of fun things to do in Kinston for young families, such as Pearson Park. Families can go for a trail walk, picnic, or have fun in the playground.
Other nearby attractions include the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center, the Kinston Community Council for the Arts, and the Mother Earth Brewing Company. Families can also enjoy a day trip to a nearby beach or explore the local farms, like the Lenoir County Farmer's Market, for fresh, locally-grown produce. The city also offers families a safe, tight-knit community that values family and education. Lenoir County Public School System provides some excellent public school options, and the town is also home to Arendell Parrott Academy. For healthcare, families can easily access nearby healthcare facilities, including Vidant Medical Center and UNC Lenoir Health Care.
Kinston is in the heart of Eastern North Carolina, making it easy for families to access many amenities. Lenoir County is home to around 59,000 people who live in nearby towns, including La Grange and Pink Hill. Some of the zip codes for Lenoir County are 28501, 28502, 28503, 28504, 28508, and 28513.
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A1. Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent Blue Cross NC’s PPO Network as of July 14, 2023
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. Novant Health, www.novanthealth.org/home/about-us/company-information.aspx (Accessed August 2023).
C1. 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.
C2. U.S. News & World Report, usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/levine-childrens-hospital-PA6360280 (Accessed September 2022)
C3. Atrium Health, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us/newsroom/news/2022/07/atrium-health-earns-multiple-us-news-and-world-report-honors (Accessed September 2022).
C4. Atrium Health, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us (Accessed August 2022).
E1. 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.
E2. UNC Health, www.unchealthcare.org/health-alliance/ (Accessed August 2023).
E3. U.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/university-of-north-carolina-hospitals-6360260 (Accessed August 2023).
E4. UU.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/rex-healthcare-6361210 (Accessed August 2023).
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Kinston, North Carolina ZIP Codes include: 28501, 28502, 28503, and 28504