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Residents of Dare 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.

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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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Dare County

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Dare County is a popular destination for families looking to live near the coast. This North Carolina county is home to around 36,000 people and boasts a median home value of $459,000, reflecting its desirable location. Plenty of recreational activities, such as water sports, nature trails, and beach activities, are available for families. Families can also benefit from a mild climate, with temperatures ranging from the low 50s in winter to the mid-80s in summer.

Family-friendly attractions include the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, the Wright Brothers National Memorial, and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The county also hosts many family-friendly events, such as the Dare County Fair and the Outer Banks Seafood Festival. It's a great place to raise kids with a warm and welcoming community, low crime rate, high quality of life, and some excellent schools. Dare County also has several healthcare facilities, including the Outer Banks Hospital and Urgent Care.

Towns in Dare County (zip codes 27948, 27959, and 27982) include Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, and Hatteras. Kitty Hawk offers family-friendly beach activities, while Nags Head is home to the Jockey's Ridge State Park and the Nags Head Woods Preserve. Hatteras is a remote and peaceful community with beautiful beaches and fishing opportunities. There are lots of reasons families enjoy living in this scenic county.

Area Hospitals
  • ECU Health Bertie Hospital, 1403 S King St, Windsor, NC, 27983, (252) 794-6600

  • ECU Health Chowan Hospital, 211 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC, 27932, (252) 482-8451

  • ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, 111 Hospital Dr, Tarboro, NC, 27886, (252) 641-7700

  • ECU Health North Hospital, 250 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 535-8011

  • ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hosp, 500 Academy St S, Ahoskie, NC, 27910, (252) 209-3000

  • Martin General Hospital, 310 S Mccaskey Rd, Williamston, NC, 27892, (252) 809-6300

  • Outer Banks Hospital, 4800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959, (252) 449-4500

  • Sentara Albemarle Medical Ctr, 1144 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, (252) 335-0531

  • Washington Regional Med Ctr, 958 US Highway 64 E, Plymouth, NC, 27962, (252) 793-4135

Area Medical Clinics
  • ECU Health Endocrinology-Ahsk, 226 Academy St S, Ahoskie, NC, 27910, (252) 209-3991

  • ECU Health Family Medicine, 1124 Harvey Point Rd, Hertford, NC, 27944, (252) 426-2946

  • ECU Health Family Medicine, 1385 Medical Center Dr # 4942, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 537-9176

  • ECU Health Heart-Vascular Care, 220 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 537-9268

  • ECU Health Internal Medicine, 104 Mark Dr, Edenton, NC, 27932, (252) 482-5171

  • ECU Health Multispecialty, 113 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC, 27932, (252) 482-3047

  • ECU Health Neurology-Edenton, 203 Earnhart Dr # B, Edenton, NC, 27932, (252) 482-5868

  • ECU Health Orthopedics-Roanoke, 171 N Carolina 125, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 537-5631

  • ECU Health Pulmonology-Ahoskie, 222 Academy St S, Ahoskie, NC, 27910, (252) 209-3440

  • ECU Health Sleep Medicine, 240 Smith Church Rd # A, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 535-1082

  • Halifax Regional Med Ctr Inc, 250 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, Not Available

  • Island Medical Ctr, 715 US Highway 64, Manteo, NC, 27954, (252) 473-2500

  • Sentara Vascular Specialists, 5200 N Croatan Hwy # 6, Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949, (252) 255-6125

  • Signature Healthcare, 305 E 14th St, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 537-6181

  • Vidant Sleep Medicine-Roanoke, 240 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870, (252) 535-1082

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Dare County ZIP Codes include: 27915, 27920, 27936, 27943, 27948, 27949, 27953, 27954, 27959, 27968, 27972, 27978, 27981, and 27982

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