Find Your Most Affordable Health Insurance Plan in Wake County
Plans Available
Wake County residents have the choice of two healthcare options: Blue Advantage (Off Marketplace only) and Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance.
Best for
Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance1 is a good option if you wish to get care from UNC Health and its affiliated doctors and hospitals. 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
UNC Health’s network of hospitals and providers including more than 1,700 primary care providers.2
A provider network that includes UNC Medical Center, nationally ranked in three adult and nine pediatric specialties by U.S. News;3 along with UNC Rex Hospital, rated by U.S. News as high performing in 15 adult procedures and conditions.4
All doctors outside the UNC Health Alliance provider network are considered out-of-network and not covered for Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance, including: Cone Health, Duke Health and WakeMed. 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.
Notes
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.
UNC Health’s network of hospitals and providers including more than 1,700 primary care providers.
U.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/university-of-north-carolina-hospitals-6360260 (Accessed August 2023).
U.S. News and World Report, www.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nc/rex-healthcare-6361210 (Accessed August 2023).
Availability
Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance is available on and off Marketplace to residents of these North Carolina counties: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Orange, Person, and Wake.
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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Healthcare Facilities
Wake County, North Carolina, hosts a comprehensive array of healthcare facilities designed to meet the needs of individuals and families living within its borders.
The healthcare scene is dominated by top-tier hospitals like WakeMed Raleigh Campus, a renowned medical center offering comprehensive services ranging from heart and vascular care to orthopedics, neurosciences, and children's services at its dedicated Children's Hospital. WakeMed Cary Hospital is another significant facility in the county, known for women's services, orthopedics, and emergency care.
Another pillar in Wake County's healthcare landscape is UNC Rex Healthcare, offering numerous specialty services like cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and more. Their state-of-the-art UNC REX Women's Center provides specialized care for women at all life stages.
For primary care needs, Wake County is abundant in clinics providing routine check-ups, preventive care, and treatment for various ailments. Facilities like Avance Care, Duke Primary Care, and Capital Family Medicine cater to these needs and play a vital role in maintaining the community's health.
The county also hosts specialized facilities for specific health needs. Duke Raleigh Hospital Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer care, and Wake Spine & Pain Specialists cater to pain management needs. Wake County residents can turn to facilities like Holly Hill Hospital and Wake County Human Services for mental health services.
Urgent care centers, such as FastMed Urgent Care and NextCare Urgent Care, offer immediate, non-emergency care for acute illnesses or injuries. They serve as a convenient alternative to emergency room visits for non-life-threatening situations.
Wake County is also well-equipped with chain and independent pharmacies dispensing medications and providing essential health consultations. These include Hayes Barton Pharmacy, Person Street Pharmacy, and large chains like CVS and Walgreens.
Wake County offers a holistic healthcare system, ensuring its residents have access to world-class facilities and diverse services. From high-quality hospitals to primary care clinics, specialized centers, and easily accessible pharmacies, Wake County’s healthcare infrastructure stands ready to cater to the varied needs of its residents and families.
Area Hospitals
Central Regional Hospital, 300 Veazey Dr, Butner, NC, 27509, (919) 764-2000
Duke Raleigh Hospital, 3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609, (919) 954-3000
Granville Health System, 1010 College St, Oxford, NC, 27565, (919) 690-3000
Holly Hill Hospital, 3019 Falstaff Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610, (919) 250-7000
Nash General Hospital, 2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, (252) 962-8000
PAM Specialty Hosp Of Rocky Mt, 1051 Noell Ln, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, (252) 451-2300
Rex Hospital, 4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC, 27607, (919) 784-3100
Strategic Behavioral Ctr Rlgh, 3200 Waterfield Dr, Garner, NC, 27529, (919) 800-4400
UNC Health Johnston, 509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC, 27577, (919) 934-8171
UNC Hospitals At Wakebrook, 111 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610, (984) 974-4800
WakeMed Cary Hospital, 1900 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC, 27518, (919) 350-8000
WakeMed North Hospital, 10000 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614, (919) 350-8000
WakeMed Raleigh Campus, 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27610, (919) 350-8000
Wilson Medical Ctr, 1705 Tarboro St SW, Wilson, NC, 27893, (252) 399-8040
Area Medical Clinics
Angier Pediatric & Adult Med, 441 Lakestone Commons Ave, Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526, (919) 577-0481
Benson Area Medical Ctr Inc, 11801 Vogel St, Raleigh, NC, 27617, (919) 207-4403
Beverly Medical Ctr, 6008 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27612, (919) 844-4552
Brier Creek Medical Pavilion, 10207 Cerny St, Raleigh, NC, 27617, (919) 634-6269
Carolina Neuropsychology Svc, 3900 Barrett Dr # 102, Raleigh, NC, 27609, (919) 859-9040
Carolinas Center For Med, 3600 Glenwood Ave # 120, Raleigh, NC, 27612, (919) 461-5500
Clayton Dialysis Ctr, 86 Healthpark Way, Clayton, NC, 27520, (919) 550-7456
Clinton Dialysis Unit, 545 E Market St, Smithfield, NC, 27577, (919) 934-2826
Duke Raleigh Hosp Palliative, 3404 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609, (919) 862-5400
Duke Raleigh Hosp Pre, 3300 Executive Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609, (919) 954-3940
Duke Raleigh Hosp, 3404 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609, (919) 862-5718
Duke Rheumatology Raleigh, 3480 Wake Forest Rd # 414, Raleigh, NC, 27609, (919) 613-2243
Duke Spine-Pain Mgmt-Raleigh, 3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609, (919) 862-5367
Duke Women's Health Heritage, 3000 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, (919) 385-2940
Eastern Carolina Pathology, 2693 Forest Hills Rd SW # B, Wilson, NC, 27893, (252) 234-2841
ECU Health Family Medicine, 1704 Glendale Dr. SW, Wilson, NC, 27893, (252) 246-8960
Fastmed Family Medicine, 11491 US 70 Business Hwy W, Clayton, NC, 27520, (919) 550-2484
Fastmed Family Medicine, 5156 N Carolina 42, Garner, NC, 27529, (919) 329-5000
Goshen Medical Ctr Inc, 1624 White Oak Church Rd, Apex, NC, 27523, (941) 267-2042
Granville Medical Ctr, 1010 College St, Oxford, NC, 27565, (919) 690-3000
Karissa Binkley, 1021 W Williams St # 105, Apex, NC, 27502, (919) 961-9885
Meso & Beyond Medical Ctr, 1000 N Main St # 100, Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526, (919) 285-4373
Pai Wellness Group, 9380 Falls Of Neuse Rd # 101, Raleigh, NC, 27615, (919) 529-3355
Rocky Mt Medical Park, 901 N Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, (252) 937-8507
Siemens Medical Solutions, 209 Gregson Dr, Cary, NC, 27511, (919) 461-0132
Smithfield Pulmonology, 706 Wilkins St # A, Smithfield, NC, 27577, (919) 989-1800
Southern Wake Medical Ctr, 415 Wake Chapel Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526, (919) 552-9143
Synchrony Energetics Incl, 3201 Nash St NW # A, Wilson, NC, 27896, (252) 373-4722
UNC Fertility, 7920 Acc Blvd # 300, Raleigh, NC, 27617, (919) 908-0000
Voyage Anesthesia PC, 101 Forest Dr # D, Knightdale, NC, 27545, (919) 341-0188
Wake Health Svc, Franklinton, NC, 27525, (919) 494-5246
WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex, 8001 T W Alexander Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27617, (919) 350-8000
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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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Wake County ZIP Codes include: 27502, 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519, 27523, 27526, 27529, 27539, 27540, 27545, 27560, 27571, 27587, 27588, 27591, 27592, 27597, 27601, 27602, 27603, 27604, 27605, 27606, 27607, 27608, 27609, 27610, 27611, 27612, 27613, 27614, 27615, 27616, 27617, 27619, 27620, 27621, 27622, 27623, 27624, 27625, 27626, 27627, 27628, 27629, 27634, 27635, 27636, 27640, 27650, 27656, 27658, 27661, 27668, 27675, 27676, 27690, 27695, 27697, 27698, and 27699