Take advantage of these 10 no-cost health care services
Preventive care is covered at 100% by your health care plan. This means you shouldn't get a bill for preventive services. Here are 10 of those services, from cancer screenings to nutrition counseling.
Join us for a 5-day challenge to walk 10 minutes each day
Certified Personal Trainer Michelle Rogers is leading a five-day Walking Challenge, starting on April 18, 2022. Read more to find out how you can take part!
The three words every patient in the U.S. healthcare system should know
We all know the saying, “You get what you pay for.” It applies to almost everything we buy. But with health care, that saying doesn’t always ring true. Here's how we're helping to change that.
Insurance Education, Simplifying Care
How price shopping for health care can save you money (and how to do it)
Did you know you can shop for health care the same way you might shop for a new phone? We provide these tools to help you find the best care at the lowest cost--because health care should be accessible for all. Read more to learn how to save.
How to find a therapist if you’ve never had one before
Eighteen months into the pandemic, mental health support is in high demand. If you're thinking about reaching out for support, here are some ideas on how to get started finding a therapist.
COVID pills are here. Here’s what you need to know about antiviral treatments.
The new pills offer an important layer of defense for high-risk patients—those whose age or health conditions make them vulnerable to severe illness. Here's what you need to know about Paxlovid and molnupiravir.
How to stay motivated to exercise (10 tips for long-term success)
Certified personal trainer Michelle Rogers shares expert tips to help you stick with your exercise plan.
Teen makes miraculous recovery after losing the ability to walk, talk and eat
After developing post-COVID encephalitis, a rare complication causing swelling on the brain, 14-year-old Micah Hullum became unresponsive. His mother, Keosha Street, prayed for a miracle. She got one.
Join us for a 5-day challenge to walk 10 minutes each day
Certified Personal Trainer Michelle Rogers is leading a five-day Walking Challenge, starting on April 18, 2022. Read more to find out how you can take part!
Kate’s 3D-printed bionic arm improved her health—and her confidence
Kate, who was born without her right forearm, made the decision to get a prosthetic as an adult. The 3D-printed "Hero Arm" has improved her health, but it's also transformed the way she interacts with others. Read more about her journey.
Caring Beyond the Chat Window
Health insurance can be confusing, but our customer service team is here to help. Cindy Evers is bringing empathy and a human touch to customer support—one call, one chat at a time.
The three words every patient in the U.S. healthcare system should know
We all know the saying, “You get what you pay for.” It applies to almost everything we buy. But with health care, that saying doesn’t always ring true. Here's how we're helping to change that.
How price shopping for health care can save you money (and how to do it)
Did you know you can shop for health care the same way you might shop for a new phone? We provide these tools to help you find the best care at the lowest cost--because health care should be accessible for all. Read more to learn how to save.
Children of color face an invisible threat. Here’s how we can support them.
Here in North Carolina, 69 of our 100 counties have no child psychiatrists; 27 have no psychiatrist at all. Failure to address this challenge now will have long-term consequences.
Record-High Claims in 2021 Reflect COVID-19’s Impact on North Carolina
While COVID-19’s cost in human terms can’t be calculated, the pandemic also carries a price tag – and it’s a hefty one. The numbers only confirm that making health care affordable must remain a priority, not just for Blue Cross NC, but across all of health care.
NC mom helps fellow foster parents care for vulnerable children
Gaile Osborne found herself at the center of a foster care system that didn’t work. So, she began fixing it. Now she works to recruit foster and adoptive parents and provide assistance and training to existing families.
Retired Army Surgeon Finds a Way to Keep Saving Lives – And You Can, Too
Dr. Hugh Donohue has been donating blood for half a century. The Army veteran, who now works at Blue Cross NC, has saved as many as 72 lives through his donations.
Sharing the love of soccer with kids of all abilities
TOPSoccer provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. (If Ted Lasso warmed your heart, read this.)
It’s like wearing a neon sign announcing “I’m a cancer survivor”
Robin Winters felt like she had a neon sign over her head announcing to the world that she had breast cancer. She tried to hide it, until one day she learned to embrace what it meant to be a survivor. Now she helps others find that strength in themselves.
How to be an Ally to Indigenous People this American Indian Heritage Month
November is Indian American Heritage Month. Here are three ways to be an ally to indigenous people, from Blue Cross NC's tribal liaison.
Honoring Hispanic Heritage at Blue Cross NC
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we reflect on what we are doing to make health care better for North Carolina's Hispanic communities, not just in October but all year round.