Find Your Most Affordable Health Insurance Plan in Shelby, North Carolina

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Residents of Cleveland County can choose from three healthcare options: Blue Advantage (Off Marketplace only), Blue Home in partnership with Novant Health, and Blue Local in collaboration with Atrium Health.

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Best for

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.

Network

BLUE ADVANTAGE offers:

  • A network across North Carolina with more than 92% of doctors and 97% of hospitals1

  • Access to providers across the nation through BlueCard®2

  • Emergency services covered at the in-network benefit level regardless of where you go

Notes

Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent Blue Cross NC’s PPO Network as of May 31, 2024.

  1. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) www.bcbs.com/learn/glossary#B (Accessed October 2023). BlueCard coverage varies for each BCBS Plan. For more complete details, including benefts, limitations and exclusions, please refer to your certifcate of coverage.

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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Best for

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.

Network

BLUE VALUE offers:

  • 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.

Availability

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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.

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Best for

Blue Local with Atrium Health 1 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.

Network

  • BLUE LOCAL with Atrium Health offers:

    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

  1. 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.

  2. Atrium Health, atriumhealth.org/about-us/newsroom/news/atrium-health-earns-multiple-us-news-and-world-report-honors (Accessed September 2023).

  3. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, www.wakehealth.edu/about-us (Accessed August 2022).

  4. Atrium Health, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us (Accessed August 2022).

  5. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, www.wakehealth.edu/locations/facilities/comprehensive-cancer-center (Accessed September 2023).

  6. Atrium Health, https://2023yir.advocatehealth.org/ (Within the full report) (Accessed September 2024).

Availability

Blue Local with Atrium Health Availability Map

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.

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Best for

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.

Network

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.

Availability

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Shelby, North Carolina

in Cleveland County

In North Carolina, Shelby attracts plenty of young families with its friendly community and small-town feel. The town is home to around 20,000 people, with 24.6% of residents under 18. It offers a strong sense of community, with many local events and festivals held throughout the year. Additionally, the city has several good schools, and a relatively low cost of living that’s appealing to anyone on a budget. And with an average home price of only $123,000, many families looking for affordable housing are considering Shelby.

There are also plenty of fun things for families to do in the area. For example, locals can visit the Earl Scruggs Center, a museum dedicated to the life and legacy of bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs. The museum has a range of exhibits, interactive displays, and family-friendly live music performances. Shelby City Park is another excellent spot for families who can enjoy a picnic, explore walking trails or let the kids have fun in the playground. Additionally, the city is close to Crowders Mountain State Park, which offers lots of hiking trails and stunning views of the area.

Shelby (zip codes 28150, 28151, and 28152) is home to around 98,000 people in Cleveland County. The county is famous for agriculture and is home to nearby cities, Kings Mountain and Boiling Springs. The proximity to Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland, which offers various medical services, including emergency care, cardiology, and cancer care, means families can access quality healthcare when needed.

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Shelby, North Carolina ZIP Codes include: 28150, 28151, and 28152

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