Find Your Most Affordable Health Insurance Plan in Forsyth County
Plans Available
Residents of Forsyth 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 Wake Forest Baptist Health.
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
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.
Best for
Good option if you wish to get care from Novant Health’s provider network and it’s affiliated doctors and hospitals. (B1)
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
Over 1900 physicians
More than 800 locations, including Novant Health’s not-for-profit integrated system of 15 medical centers. (B2)
All doctors outside the Novant Health provider network are considered out-of-network and not covered for Blue Home with Novant Health, including: Atrium Health, CaroMont Health and Cone Health. 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
Blue Home with Novant Health is available on and off Marketplace to residents of these North Carolina counties: Cabarrus, Davidson, Forsyth, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stokes, Union, and Yadkin.
Best for
Good option if you wish to get care from Atrium Health and its affiliated doctors and hospitals. (C1)
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
A provider network that includes Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, which is nationally ranked in eight specialties;2 Carolinas Medical Center, which was named the “Best Hospital” in the Charlotte metro region for the seventh straight year;3 and 40 hospitals and more than 1,400 care locations.4
A provider network that includes more than 2,700 physicians;5 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center; an academic medical center; five community hospitals; Brenner Children’s Hospital; more than 300 primary care and specialty clinics;5 and one of only three comprehensive cancer centers in North Carolina.6
All doctors outside the Atrium Health provider network are considered out-of-network and not covered by 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.
Availability
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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Forsyth County
in North Carolina
Healthcare Facilities
Forsyth County, North Carolina, provides an extensive network of medical and healthcare facilities designed to cater to the diverse health needs of individuals and families. These facilities range from hospitals and urgent care clinics to specialized centers and family medicine practices, ensuring comprehensive healthcare provision.
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is a key healthcare institution in the county, renowned for its high-quality patient care, innovative medical technology, and wide range of specialties. This hospital provides services like heart and vascular care, orthopedics, neurology, and cancer care, meeting the needs of families with various medical conditions.
Wake Forest Baptist Health is another significant healthcare provider in Forsyth County. It’s an academic medical center offering cutting-edge research and patient care. It caters to various specialties, including digestive health, orthopedics, oncology, and neurology, providing comprehensive medical services for local families.
Forsyth County also hosts numerous primary care and family medicine practices, such as Novant Health Robinhood Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine and Novant Health Twin City Pediatrics. These facilities offer routine check-ups, preventive care, and chronic disease management, serving as a vital first point of contact for many families' healthcare needs.
For immediate, non-life-threatening healthcare needs, urgent care centers like FastMed Urgent Care and Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care provide expedient care. These centers offer extended hours, reducing the waiting time typically experienced in emergency rooms.
The county also houses facilities dedicated to mental health, like Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services and Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Behavioral Health. These services are crucial in providing comprehensive health care to families, including counseling and substance abuse treatments.
An integral part of the healthcare network includes pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS. They provide easy access to prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and additional health consultation services.
In conclusion, Forsyth County offers a robust healthcare infrastructure, providing a full spectrum of services for individuals and families. From preventive care to specialized treatments, residents can access high-quality healthcare resources tailored to their unique health needs.
Area Hospitals
Alleghany Memorial Hospital, 233 Doctors St, Sparta, NC, 28675, (336) 372-5511
Ashe Memorial Hospital, 200 Hospital Ave, Jefferson, NC, 28640, (336) 846-7101
Atrium Health Wake Forest Bapt, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 713-4500
Atrium Health Wake Forest Bapt, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 716-2011
Atrium Health Wake Forest Bapt, 1370 W D St, North Wilkesboro, NC, 28659, (336) 651-8100
Atrium Health Wake Forest Bapt, Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 716-2011
Atrium Health Wake Forrest, 250 Hospital Dr, Lexington, NC, 27292, (336) 248-5161
Davie Medical Ctr, 329 NC Highway 801 N, Bermuda Run, NC, 27006, (336) 998-1300
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, 180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC, 28621, (336) 527-7000
Lifebrite Community Hosp-Stks, 1570 NC 8 And 89 Hwy N, Danbury, NC, 27016, (336) 593-2831
Northern Regional Hospital, 830 Rockford St, Mount Airy, NC, 27030, (336) 719-7000
Novant Health Forsyth Med Ctr, 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, (336) 718-5000
Novant Health Kernersville Med, 1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy, Kernersville, NC, 27284, (336) 564-4000
Novant Health Med Park Hosp, 1950 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, (336) 718-0785
Novant Health Rehab Hosp An, 2475 Hillcrest Center Cir, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, (336) 754-3500
Novant Health Thomasville Med, 207 Old Lexington Rd, Thomasville, NC, 27360, (336) 472-2000
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health, 3637 Old Vineyard Rd, Winston Salem, NC, 27104, (336) 794-3550
Stokes Reynolds Meml Hosp Inc, Danbury, NC, 27016, (336) 593-5356
Watauga Medical Ctr, 336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 262-4100
Area Medical Clinics
Appalachian Regional, 194 Doctors Dr, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 386-2663
Appalachian Regional, 200 Hospital Ave # 6, Jefferson, NC, 28640, (828) 386-2663
Atrium Health Wake Forest Bapt, 10 Medical Park Dr # 1, Lexington, NC, 27292, (336) 716-9253
Bethany Medical Ctr, 1908 Caudle Dr # 100, Mount Airy, NC, 27030, (336) 883-0029
Boone Urology Ctr, 400 Shadowline Dr # 103-104, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 264-5150
Cone Health Medcenter Krnrsvll, 1635 N Carolina Highway 66 S, Kernersville, NC, 27284, (336) 992-5100
Cone Health Medcenter Krnrsvll, 1635 NC 66 S, Kernersville, NC, 27284, (336) 992-5100
Cone Health Outpatient Rehab, 1635 N Carolina 66 # 255, Kernersville, NC, 27284, (336) 992-4820
Department Of Emergency Med, Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 716-4625
Harmony Center For Women, 381 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 268-8970
Hoots Memorial Hospital, , Yadkinville, NC, 27055, (336) 679-6728
Lexington Medical Ctr, 811 W Main St, Lexington, NC, 27293, (803) 936-7203
Lung Center, 870 State Farm Rd # 100, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 386-2746
Novant Health Bariatric Sltns, 760 Highland Oaks Dr # 200, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, (336) 277-4380
Novant Health Ortho-Sports, 7138 Village Medical Cir, Clemmons, NC, 27012, (336) 893-2400
Sneak-A-Peek, 2501 Neudorf Rd, Clemmons, NC, 27012, (336) 247-5141
Thomasville Medical Ctr, 6233 Denton Rd, Thomasville, NC, 27360, (336) 476-2537
Wake Forest Bapt Health Davie, 329 N Carolina Highway 801 N, Bermuda Run, NC, 27006, (336) 998-1300
Watauga Medical Ctr Outpatient, 1200 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 262-4153
WFU Baptist Medical Ctr, Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 713-7700
WFU Baptist Medical Ctr, Orthopaedic Surgery, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 716-2093
WFUBMC, 1450 Professional Park Dr, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, (336) 659-2701
Wilkes Regional Med Ctr Axlry, 500 Courthouse Dr, Wilkesboro, NC, 28697, (336) 651-8100
Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr, 1370 W D St, North Wilkesboro, NC, 28659, (336) 651-8100
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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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Forsyth County ZIP Codes include: 27009, 27010, 27012, 27023, 27040, 27045, 27050, 27051, 27094, 27098, 27099, 27101, 27102, 27103, 27104, 27105, 27106, 27107, 27108, 27109, 27110, 27111, 27113, 27114, 27115, 27116, 27117, 27120, 27127, 27130, 27150, 27151, 27152, 27155, 27156, 27157, 27198, 27199, 27284, and 27285