Find Your Most Affordable Health Insurance Plan in New Hanover County

in North Carolina
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New Hanover County residents can choose from three healthcare options: Blue Advantage, Blue Care, and Blue Value.

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Blue Value is a 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, Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Novant Health and UNC Health Alliance.

  • The following doctor/hospital networks are considered out-of-network for Blue Value: Atrium Health (not including Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist), Duke Health and WakeMed. Out-of-state providers are also out-of-network. 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 covered services will be covered at the out-of-network benefit level.

Availability

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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.

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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

  • More in-network providers in North Carolina, with over 95% of doctors and 98% of hospitals in-network1

  • Fewer restrictions on which providers you can see

  • Nationwide access to in-network providers through BlueCard®2

  • Emergency services covered at the in-network benefit level regardless of where you go for care

Notes

  1. Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent the Blue Cross NC PPO Network as of April 7, 2025.

  2. Covered in nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association BlueCard program. www.geo-blue.com/ (Accessed March 2025). BlueCard coverage varies for each Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan. For more complete details, including benefits, limitations, and exclusions, please refer to your certificate of coverage.

Availability

Blue Advantage Availability Map

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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Best for

Blue Care 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 92% of doctors and 97% of hospitals in North Carolina are in-network.1

  • All doctors outside the Blue Care provider network are considered out-of-network and not covered. 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

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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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New Hanover County ZIP Codes include: 28401, 28402, 28403, 28404, 28405, 28406, 28407, 28408, 28409, 28410, 28411, 28412, 28428, 28429, 28449, and 28480

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