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Health Plans of NC helps Jones County, NC residents compare all 8 available Medicare plans for 2026, including options that connect to regional health systems like CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern and ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.
Jones County, NC has a population of approximately 9,245 residents, with around 2,000 individuals representing 23.8% of the county eligible for Medicare coverage in 2026. Medicare-eligible residents in Jones County have access to several coverage types through Blue Cross NC, with regional hospitals including CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern and ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville accepting Medicare. Health Plans of NC helps Jones County seniors review every available coverage category to find the best fit for their healthcare needs and preferred local providers.
Plan Name | Type | Monthly Premium |
|---|---|---|
Blue Medicare Medical Only | HMO-POS | $0.00/month |
Blue Medicare Essential | HMO | $0.00/month |
Blue Medicare Essential Plus | HMO-POS | $0.00/month |
Blue Medicare Enhanced | HMO-POS | $47.00/month |
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced | PPO | $53.00/month |
Blue Medicare Freedom+ | HMO-POS | $0.00/month |
Healthy Blue Medicare (D-SNP) | HMO-POS | $0.00/month |
Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced PDP | PDP | $163.20/month |
Medicare Advantage HMO plans are available in Jones County and connect members to in-network providers including ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville for specialist and inpatient care.
Medicare Advantage HMO-POS plans offer Jones County residents some flexibility to seek care outside the primary network, which is helpful when accessing facilities like UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston.
Medicare Advantage PPO plans are available in Jones County and allow members more freedom to visit providers such as CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern with or without a referral.
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans pair with Original Medicare and allow Jones County seniors to visit any Medicare-accepting provider nationwide, including Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.
Part D Prescription Drug Plans are available as standalone coverage for Jones County residents enrolled in Original Medicare who need help covering the cost of regular medications.
Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) are available for Jones County residents who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, providing coordinated benefits through a single Blue Cross NC plan.
Blue Cross NC offers 8 Medicare plans for Jones County residents in 2026, spanning HMO, HMO-POS, PPO, D-SNP, and Part D prescription drug plan types, each with a defined network that includes regional health systems accessible to Jones County seniors. Several plans carry $0 monthly premiums while others offer enhanced benefits at a modest premium, giving residents a range of options to match their healthcare usage and budget. Health Plans of NC agents compare all available Blue Cross NC plans side by side so Jones County residents can identify which plan best connects to their preferred hospitals, clinics, and specialists.
Blue Medicare Medical Only, HMO-POS, $0.00 per month, provides hospital and medical coverage for Jones County residents using in-network facilities like CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern.
Blue Medicare Essential, HMO, $0.00 per month, offers Jones County seniors a structured network plan with access to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville at no additional monthly premium.
Blue Medicare Essential Plus, HMO-POS, $0.00 per month, gives Jones County members the HMO-POS flexibility to seek some out-of-network care while maintaining a $0 monthly premium.
Blue Medicare Enhanced, HMO-POS, $47.00 per month, provides Jones County residents with enhanced benefits through a network that includes regional providers like UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston.
Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced, PPO, $53.00 per month, offers Jones County residents broader provider access including out-of-network options at facilities such as Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.
Blue Medicare Freedom+, HMO-POS, $0.00 per month, gives Jones County seniors added flexibility within the HMO-POS structure at no additional monthly premium cost.
Healthy Blue Medicare DSNP, HMO-POS, $0.00 per month, is designed for Jones County residents who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, coordinating benefits through Blue Cross NC.
Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced PDP, standalone Part D plan, $163.20 per month, provides Jones County residents enrolled in Original Medicare with prescription drug coverage at preferred local pharmacies.
In 2026, Jones County residents can choose from Blue Cross NC Medicare Advantage plans ranging from $0.00 per month for plans like Blue Medicare Essential and Blue Medicare Freedom+ up to $47.00 per month for Blue Medicare Enhanced and $53.00 per month for Blue Medicare PPO Enhanced, making it possible for most budgets to find a workable option. The standalone Blue Medicare Rx Enhanced PDP carries a monthly premium of $163.20 for residents who prefer Original Medicare with separate drug coverage. With a county median household income of $55,659, many Jones County seniors may also qualify for cost-reduction programs that can lower premiums and out-of-pocket expenses, and Health Plans of NC agents can identify those opportunities at no charge.
Part A: $0 premium for most Jones County residents who paid Medicare taxes for 10 or more years. The Part A hospital deductible is $1,736 in 2026.
Part B: $202.90 per month standard premium in 2026, an increase from $185.00 in 2025. Higher-income residents pay more through income-related monthly adjustment amounts.
Medicare Supplement (Medigap): $80 to $300 or more per month depending on plan letter and age, covers gaps not paid by Original Medicare.
Blue Cross NC is the Medicare carrier serving Jones County for 2026, offering a total of 8 plans across multiple plan types designed to meet the varied needs of local seniors. Plan types available through Blue Cross NC in Jones County include Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), HMO-POS, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP), and standalone Prescription Drug Plans (PDP). The Blue Cross NC carrier network connects Jones County residents to major regional health systems including CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, and UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston. The plan type a Jones County resident selects has a direct impact on which specialists and facilities can be accessed at in-network cost levels, making it critical to verify that preferred providers like Carteret Health Care in Morehead City are included before enrolling. Health Plans of NC compares every Blue Cross NC Medicare plan available in Jones County side by side at no cost so residents can make a confident, well-informed enrollment decision.
Blue Cross NC, offering HMO, HMO-POS, PPO, D-SNP, and Part D PDP plan types, with 8 total Medicare plans available in Jones County for 2026.
Jones County residents with limited income and resources may qualify for the Extra Help program, also known as the Low Income Subsidy, which can reduce Part D prescription drug costs to near $0 for eligible seniors. Medicare Savings Programs can help qualifying Jones County residents have their Part B premium covered by the state of North Carolina, providing meaningful monthly relief for those on fixed incomes. Jones County residents who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid may enroll in the Healthy Blue Medicare DSNP plan through Blue Cross NC, which coordinates both programs into a single, streamlined plan. With an uninsured rate of 10.6% and a poverty rate of 21.3% in Jones County, a significant share of residents may be eligible for these programs, and Health Plans of NC agents check eligibility at no cost.
Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) can reduce Part D prescription drug premiums and copayments to near $0 for eligible Jones County residents who meet income and asset limits.
Medicare Savings Programs offered through NC Medicaid can pay the Part B monthly premium on behalf of qualifying Jones County seniors, reducing out-of-pocket costs significantly.
The Healthy Blue Medicare DSNP plan is available for Jones County residents who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, combining benefits into one coordinated Blue Cross NC plan.
NC Medicaid may provide additional coverage for low-income Jones County residents who are not yet Medicare-eligible or who need benefits beyond what Medicare covers.
Health Plans of NC agents help Jones County residents apply for Extra Help, Medicare Savings Programs, and D-SNP enrollment at no cost and with no sales pressure.
Licensed Health Plans of NC agents serve Jones County residents at no cost, comparing every available 2026 Medicare plan side by side and assisting with enrollment, plan changes, and financial assistance applications. Call 800-797-0327 today to speak with a local Medicare expert who understands the healthcare options available to Jones County seniors.
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Hospital | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
Carolina East Medical Ctr | 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560 | (252) 633-8111 |
Carteret Health Care | 3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557 | (252) 499-6000 |
Cherry Hospital | 1401 W Ash St, Goldsboro, NC 27530 | (919) 947-7000 |
ECU Health Beaufort Hosp A | 628 E 12th St, Washington, NC 27889 | (252) 975-4100 |
ECU Health Maynard Children's | 2102 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 816-3714 |
ECU Health Medical Ctr | 2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 847-4100 |
UNC Lenoir Health Care | 100 Airport Rd, Kinston, NC 28501 | (252) 522-7000 |
Walter B Jones Alcohol & Drug | 2577 W 5th St, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 830-3426 |
Wayne MEMORIAL Hospital | 2605 Medical Office Pl, Goldsboro, NC 27534 | (919) 731-6112 |
Wayne UNC Health Care | 2700 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27534 | (919) 736-1110 |
Clinic | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
Abhishek K Mishra MD | 701 Doctors Dr, Kinston, NC 28501 | (252) 559-2200 |
Acupuncture Of Eastern NC | 1425 S Glenburnie Rd # 6, New Bern, NC 28562 | (252) 665-3294 |
Audit-Tel | , Greenville, NC 27858 | (252) 353-3331 |
Cape Carteret Family Medicine | 1057d Cedar Point Blvd # D, Cedar Point, NC 28584 | (252) 764-2121 |
Community Care Plan-Eastern | 521 Moye Blvd # C, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 816-0830 |
East Carolina Heart Inst | 526 Moye Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 847-5755 |
East Carolina Univ Family Med | 101 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 744-4611 |
East Coast Onsite Medical Care | 505 Greenville Blvd SE, Greenville, NC 27858 | (252) 754-2273 |
Ecu Department-Family Medicine | 101 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 744-2607 |
ECU Health Bover Hospital | 1209 Brown St, Washington, NC 27889 | (252) 975-4308 |
ECU Health Family Medicine-LA | 101 S Carey St, La Grange, NC 28551 | (252) 566-4021 |
ECU Health Gamma Knife Ctr | 2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 847-2611 |
ECU Health Gastroenterology | 521 Moye Blvd # C, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 816-0800 |
ECU Health Heart-Vascular Care | 701 Doctors Dr # B, Kinston, NC 28501 | (252) 559-2200 |
ECU Health Sleep Ctr-Grnvll | 4 Doctors Park Medical Dr, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 847-7500 |
Goshen Medical Ctr-Fremont | 109 S Sycamore St, Fremont, NC 27830 | (919) 242-4382 |
Goshen Medical Ctr | 2001 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560 | (910) 219-1082 |
Goshen Medical Ctr | 325 N Carolina Highway 55, Mount Olive, NC 28365 | (919) 658-5900 |
Healthfirst Medical Ctr Inc | 1201 Carolina Ave, Washington, NC 27889 | (252) 833-0365 |
Lindsey Roberson FNP | 701 Doctors Dr, Kinston, NC 28501 | (252) 559-2200 |
Med Center 1 | 1688 E Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858 | (252) 353-1464 |
Miracles In Sight | 620 Red Banks Rd, Greenville, NC 27858 | (252) 751-0785 |
Snow Hill Medical Ctr | 1106 Kingold Blvd, Snow Hill, NC 28580 | (252) 747-2921 |
UNC Family Medicine At Rswd | 2600 US Highway 70 W, Goldsboro, NC 27530 | (919) 739-4808 |
Vidant Medical Ctr | 3900 E 10th St, Greenville, NC 27858 | (252) 847-4325 |
Vidant Outpatient Rehab | 2310 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 847-6603 |
Vitality Health & Wellness | 1429 E Fire Tower Rd # 104, Greenville, NC 27858 | (252) 364-2802 |
Westcare Innovative Healthcare | 2710 Beddard Rd, Grimesland, NC 27837 | (252) 754-0920 |
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• Coverage for the costs not covered by Original Medicare (Parts A and B) • The freedom to see any Medicare-participating provider nationwide that accepts Medicare • Rates as low as $31.50 per month1 • Flexibility to change plans • Fitness benefit and hearing benefit on all five plans
With some insurers, you can get locked into a plan that may not be right for you. But thanks to our exclusive Blue-to-Blue program, if your needs change over time, Blue Cross NC gives you the flexibility to switch Medicare plans:2 • Without additional medical exams • Without underwriting or additional health questions • Without any hassle
You cannot be turned down for Blue Medicare Supplement, and may not have to complete a medical questionnaire, if you meet all of the following criteria: • You are age 65 or older, or under age 65 and are eligible for Medicare due to disability3 • You enroll within six months of enrolling in Medicare Part B • You are not covered by certain Medicaid programs • You are a resident of North Carolina
If you enroll early, you may be eligible for a Medicare Supplement plan without waiting periods for pre-existing conditions. If you wait until after your deadline to enroll, you may have a waiting period for pre-existing conditions.
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Notes: • For costs and further details of the coverage, including exclusions, any reductions or limitations, and terms under which the policy may be continued in force, contact your agent or the company. • Plan A: BMS A, 1/26; Plan G: BMS G, 1/26; Plan G-HD: BMS HDG, 1/26;Plan K: BMS K, 1/26; Plan N: BMS N, 1/26. • Agent/Agency is an independent authorized Agent/Agency licensed to sell and promote products from Blue Cross NC. The content contained in this site is maintained by Agent/Agency. • Medicare Supplement insurance plans are not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. • Policy benefits are limited to those approved by Medicare for payment.
Disclaimers: • Blue Cross NC contracts with independent companies to provide supplemental benefits. These companies are responsible for the services they provide. They do not provide Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services. Marks and trade names are property of their respective owners. This fitness program is not an insurance offering. • SilverSneakers is a registered trademark of Tivity Health, Inc. © 2025Tivity Health, Inc. All rights reserved. • TruHearing is a registered trademark of TruHearing, Inc. TruHearing is an independent company and does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services. This program may change or be discontinued at any time. This is not an insurance offering.
1 Example for a female non-smoker, age 65. Premium rates can vary based on a number of factors. Contact Blue Cross NC or your Authorized Independent Agent to learn more. 2 Blue-to-Blue is only available when you switch from one Blue Cross NC medical plan (limitations apply) to a Blue Cross NC Medicare plan. You may only switch during designated times of the year. Certain other limits apply. Contact the plan or your Authorized Independent Agent for more information. 3 Guaranteed acceptance for those under age 65 who have Medicare due to disability is limited to Plan A and Plan G. 4 Participating locations (PL) are not owned or operated by Tivity Health, Inc. or its affiliates. Use of PL facilities and amenities is limited to terms and conditions of PL basic membership. Facilities and amenities vary by PL. Inclusion of specific PLs is not guaranteed and PL participation may differ by health plan. 5 Membership includes SilverSneakers instructor-led group
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Jones County ZIP Codes include: 28522, 28573, and 28585
