Find Your Most Affordable Health Insurance Plan in New Hanover County
Plans Available
Residents of New Hanover 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.
Best for
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
Limited statewide network for savings
Network includes, but is not limited to, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, CaroMont Health, Frye Regional, New Hanover Regional, Novant Health and UNC Health Alliance.
The following doctor/hospital networks are considered out-of-network for Blue Value: Atrium Health, Duke Health and WakeMed. 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 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.
Best for
Blue Advantage 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
More than 95% of doctors and 98% of the hospitals in North Carolina are in-network.1
Notes
Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent Blue Cross NC’s PPO Network as of July 14, 2023.
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.
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New Hanover County
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Healthcare Facilities
New Hanover County, located in North Carolina, offers a wide array of medical and healthcare facilities designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families.
The cornerstone of healthcare services in the county is the New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) located in Wilmington. This hospital is one of the leading providers of healthcare in the region. It offers various specialties, from cardiac care and orthopedics to obstetrics and pediatrics. The Betty H. Cameron Women's & Children's Hospital, part of NHRMC, provides specialized care for women and children.
In addition to NHRMC, the county hosts multiple primary care facilities, such as Wilmington Health and MedNorth Health Center. These clinics provide preventive care, routine check-ups, and disease management services. Urgent care facilities, including Medac Urgent Care and NHRMC ExpressCare, offer extended hours for immediate, non-emergency care needs.
The county also has a robust mental health support system, with various organizations like Coastal Horizons Center and Wilmington Treatment Center providing mental health services, addiction treatments, and crisis intervention.
New Hanover County hosts several dental clinics offering comprehensive dental care for all ages. These include the Coastal Carolina Health Alliance and Wilmington Health – Dental Care.
Fitness and wellness play a vital role in the healthcare of the county's residents, with numerous fitness centers, parks, and recreational facilities promoting healthy, active lifestyles. The county's parks department also organizes various health and wellness events yearly.
Pharmacies, including chain and independent establishments, support the healthcare needs of residents by offering prescription services, over-the-counter medications, and health consultations.
For long-term care and rehabilitation, New Hanover County houses several skilled nursing facilities and assisted living homes. These establishments, such as the Davis Community and Trinity Grove, provide a spectrum of care, from rehabilitation services to memory care.
Overall, New Hanover County boasts a strong healthcare infrastructure, ensuring that individuals and families can access comprehensive, quality care across various medical disciplines. These facilities work together to promote the overall health and well-being of the county's residents.
Area Hospitals
Brynn Marr Hospital, 192 Village Dr, Jacksonville, NC, 28546, (910) 577-1400
Cape Fear Vly Bladen County, 501 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown, NC, 28337, (910) 862-5100
Columbus Regional Healthcare, 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC, 28472, (910) 642-8011
Dosher Memorial Hospital, 924 N Howe St, Southport, NC, 28461, (910) 457-3800
ECU Health Duplin Hospital, 401 N Main St, Kenansville, NC, 28349, (910) 296-0941
Naval Medical Ctr Camp Lejeune, 100 Brewster Blvd, Camp Lejeune, NC, 28547, (910) 450-4357
New Hanover Regional Med Ctr, 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, (910) 667-7000
New Hanover Regl Med Ctr-Rehab, 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, (910) 667-7835
NHRMC Betty H Cameron Women's, 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, 28401, (910) 667-7360
Novant Health Brunswick Med, 240 Hospital Dr NE, Bolivia, NC, 28422, (910) 721-1000
Novant Health New Hanover, 5301 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC, 28403, (910) 667-8100
Onslow Memorial Hospital, 317 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC, 28546, (910) 577-2345
Pender Memorial Hospital, 507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC, 28425, (910) 259-5451
Sampson Regional Medical Ctr, 607 Beaman St, Clinton, NC, 28328, (910) 592-8511
Southeastern Regional Med Ctr, 300 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC, 28358, (910) 671-5000
UNC Health Southeastern, 4300 Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton, NC, 28358, (910) 608-3078
Area Medical Centers
Bladen Lakes Cmnty Health Dntl, 73 Dixon St, Dublin, NC, 28332, (910) 879-1020
Carolinas Center For Surgery, 2145 Country Club Rd # 800, Jacksonville, NC, 28546, (910) 939-5759
Coastal Carolinas Health Allnc, 5305 Wrightsville Ave # M, Wilmington, NC, 28403, (910) 332-8017
Davis Regional Medical Ctr, Highway 17, Shallotte, NC, 28459, (910) 755-8121
ECU Health Heart-Vascular Care, 2145 Country Club Rd, Jacksonville, NC, 28546, (910) 478-4000
FDN At Mission Regl Med Ctr, 2001 S 17th St # A, Wilmington, NC, 28401, (910) 815-5002
Goshen Medical Ctr-Tabor City, 270 N US Highway 701 Byp, Tabor City, NC, 28463, (910) 653-1901
Goshen Medical Ctr, 1200 Hargett St, Jacksonville, NC, 28540, (910) 219-1082
New Hanover Regional Med Ctr, 112 Medical Village Dr, Wallace, NC, 28466, (910) 667-7000
New Hanover Regional Med Ctr, 200 Doctors Dr, Jacksonville, NC, 28546, (910) 667-7000
New Hanover Regional Med Ctr, Clinical Audit Services, Wilmington, NC, 28402, Not Available
Novant Health New Hanover Regl, 1415 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28401, (910) 667-7406
Novant Health New Hanover Regl, 2250 Shipyard Blvd # 12, Wilmington, NC, 28403, (910) 662-7780
Nunnelee Pediatric Spec Clinic, 510 Carolina Bay Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28403, (910) 662-8888
Option Care Health, 131 Racine Dr # 100b, Wilmington, NC, 28403, (910) 791-7885
Sandy Shores Med Ctr-Urgent Cr, 13741 NC Highway 50 # C, Surf City, NC, 28445, (910) 777-2732
Southeastern Regional Med Ctr, 2002 N Cedar St # A, Lumberton, NC, 28358, (910) 738-3560
Southeastern Regional Med Ctr, 300 W 24th St, Lumberton, NC, 28358, Not Available
Southeastern Regional Med Ctr, 4895 Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton, NC, 28358, (910) 738-4554
Southeastern Regional Med Ctr, Pine Run Dr, Lumberton, NC, 28358, (910) 671-5583
Swansboro Medical Ctr PA, 718 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC, 28584, (910) 326-5588
Tufts Medical Ctr Inc, 800 Wellington Ave, Wilmington, NC, 28401, (617) 636-5961
UNC Health Southeastern, 300 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC, 28358, (910) 671-5000
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Footnotes
A1. Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent Blue Cross NC’s PPO Network as of July 14, 2023
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. Novant Health, www.novanthealth.org/home/about-us/company-information.aspx (Accessed August 2023).
C1. 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.
C2. U.S. News & World Report, usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/levine-childrens-hospital-PA6360280 (Accessed September 2022)
C3. Atrium Health, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us/newsroom/news/2022/07/atrium-health-earns-multiple-us-news-and-world-report-honors (Accessed September 2022).
C4. Atrium Health, www.atriumhealth.org/about-us (Accessed August 2022).
E1. Blue Cross NC has collaborated with UNC Health 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 is an independent company that is solely responsible for the physicians and medical facilities it owns and operates. UNC Health does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
E2. UNC Health, www.unchealthcare.org/health-alliance/ (Accessed August 2023).
E3. U.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/university-of-north-carolina-hospitals-6360260 (Accessed August 2023).
E4. UU.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/rex-healthcare-6361210 (Accessed August 2023).
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New Hanover County ZIP Codes include: 28401, 28402, 28403, 28404, 28405, 28406, 28407, 28408, 28409, 28410, 28411, 28412, 28428, 28429, 28449, and 28480