Find Your Most Affordable Health Insurance Plan in Mecklenburg County

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Residents of Mecklenburg 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.

Blue Home with Novant Health logo

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

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.

Blue Local with Atrium Health logo

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

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.

Blue Advantage logo

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

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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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Mecklenburg County

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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, boasts a robust and diverse healthcare landscape to cater to the medical needs of its residents and families.

The county's medical facilities are headlined by Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center, one of the region's largest and most comprehensive hospitals. It offers a full spectrum of services, including pediatric care at Levine Children's Hospital, specialty care for cardiovascular and cancer treatments, and renowned trauma and emergency services.

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is another significant healthcare provider in Mecklenburg County. It provides many medical services such as heart and vascular, orthopedic, cancer, and women’s health. Its Jeff Gordon Children's Center offers specialized pediatric care.

For primary care needs, the county is dotted with numerous clinics. These include Tryon Medical Partners, Atrium Health Myers Park, and Novant Health Steelecroft Primary Care, offering preventative care, health education, and chronic disease management.

The county is also home to several specialized facilities. OrthoCarolina caters to orthopedic needs, while the Levine Cancer Institute is dedicated to comprehensive cancer care. The Neurological Institute provides specialized care for neurological conditions and for those seeking mental health services, facilities like The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health offer inpatient and outpatient programs.

For children's health, aside from the Levine Children's Hospital, facilities like Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital and Mecklenburg County Public Health Department provide comprehensive pediatric care, immunizations, and developmental screenings.

The county also has several urgent care centers like Carolinas HealthCare Urgent Care and Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care, providing immediate care for non-life-threatening situations.

Pharmacies are abundant across the county, both major chains and independent establishments, ensuring easy access to prescription medications and health consultations.

In summary, Mecklenburg County offers a comprehensive healthcare environment to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families. From hospitals to primary care clinics, specialized centers, and pharmacies, Mecklenburg County is well-equipped to handle almost every healthcare need for its residents.

Area Hospitals
  • Atrium Health Cabarrus, 920 Church St N, Concord, NC, 28025, (704) 403-3000

  • Atrium Health Cleveland, 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC, 28150, (980) 487-3000

  • Atrium Health Kings Mountain, 706 W King St, Kings Mountain, NC, 28086, (980) 487-5000

  • Atrium Health Lincoln, 433 Mcalister Rd, Lincolnton, NC, 28092, (980) 212-2000

  • Atrium Health Pineville, 10628 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210, (704) 667-1000

  • Atrium Health Stanly, 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC, 28001, (704) 984-4000

  • Atrium Health Union West Hosp, 1000 Healing Way, Matthews, NC, 28104, (800) 821-1535

  • Atrium Health Union, 600 Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC, 28112, (980) 993-3100

  • Atrium Health University City, 8800 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, 28262, (704) 863-6000

  • Atrium Health Waxhaw, 2700 Providence Rd S, Waxhaw, NC, 28173, (704) 667-6800

  • Atrium Health's Carolinas Med, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28203, (704) 355-2000

  • Carolinas Continue Care Hosp, 10648 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210, (704) 667-8050

  • Carolinas Continuecare Hosp, 8800 N Tryon St # 4, Charlotte, NC, 28262, (704) 863-8300

  • Carolinas Healthcare Syst, 501 Billingsley Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28211, (704) 444-2400

  • Carolinas Rehabilitation, 1100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28203, (704) 355-4300

  • Caromont Regional Medical Ctr, 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC, 28054, (704) 834-2000

  • Catawba Valley Medical Ctr, 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC, 28602, (828) 326-3000

  • Davis Regional Medical Ctr, 218 Old Mocksville Rd, Statesville, NC, 28625, (704) 873-0281

  • Frye Regional Medical Ctr, 420 N Center St # 20, Hickory, NC, 28601, (828) 315-5000

  • Iredell Memorial Hospital, 557 Brookdale Dr, Statesville, NC, 28677, (704) 873-5661

  • Jeff Gordon Children's Ctr, 920 Church St N, Concord, NC, 28025, (704) 403-3000

  • Lake Norman Regional Med Ctr, 171 Fairview Rd, Mooresville, NC, 28117, (704) 660-4000

  • Levine Children's Hospital, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28203, (704) 381-2000

  • Novant Health Charlotte Ortho, 1901 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28207, (704) 316-2000

  • Novant Health Hemby Children's, 200 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC, 28204, (704) 384-4021

  • Novant Health Huntersville Med, 10030 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078, (704) 316-4000

  • Novant Health Matthews Med Ctr, 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC, 28105, (704) 384-6500

  • Novant Health Mint Hl Med Ctr, 8201 Healthcare Loop, Charlotte, NC, 28215, (980) 302-1000

  • Novant Health Presbyterian Med, 200 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC, 28204, (704) 384-4000

  • Novant Health Rowan Med Ctr, 612 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury, NC, 28144, (704) 210-5000

  • WG Hefner Salisbury Dept, 1601 Brenner Ave, Salisbury, NC, 28144, (704) 638-9000

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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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Mecklenburg County ZIP Codes include: 28031, 28035, 28036, 28070, 28078, 28105, 28106, 28126, 28130, 28134, 28201, 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28218, 28219, 28220, 28221, 28222, 28223, 28224, 28226, 28227, 28228, 28229, 28230, 28231, 28232, 28233, 28234, 28235, 28236, 28237, 28241, 28242, 28243, 28244, 28246, 28247, 28250, 28253, 28254, 28255, 28256, 28258, 28260, 28262, 28263, 28265, 28266, 28269, 28270, 28271, 28272, 28273, 28274, 28275, 28277, 28278, 28280, 28281, 28282, 28284, 28285, 28287, 28288, 28289, 28290, 28296, 28297, and 28299

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