Find Your Most Affordable Health Insurance Plan in Mecklenburg County
Plans Available
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.
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 2,300 physicians
Nearly 800 locations, including Novant Health’s not-for-profit integrated system of 18 medical centers. (B2)
All doctors outside the Novant Health provider network are considered out-of-network for Blue Home with Novant Health, including: Atrium Health, Cone Health, CaroMont Health and Wake Forest Baptist Health. Out-of-state providers are also out-of-network. When traveling outside of North Carolina or the U.S., only emergency services 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
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
Atrium Health's comprehensive regional network of doctors and hospitals'
Provider network that includes Atrium Health Levine's Children's Hospital
Atrium Health Levine's Children's Hospital is nationally ranked in eight specialties. (C2)
Carolinas Medical Center, which was named the "Best Hospital" in the Charlotte metro region for the fifth straight year (C3)
More than 42 hospitals and 13,500 care locations. (C4)
All doctors outside the Atrium Health provider network are considered out-of-network for Blue Local with Atrium Health, including: CaroMont Health, Novant Health and their affiliated providers. Out-of-state providers are also out-of-network. When traveling outside of North Carolina or the U.S., only emergency services 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
Blue Local with Atrium Health is available on and off Marketplace to residents of these North Carolina counties: Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union.
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.
Find your most affordable health plan
Mecklenburg County
in North Carolina
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