Category: Insurance Education
The health care system is complex and often confusing. We want to make sure your health insurance plan doesn’t feel the same way. See how we can help you get the most out of your plan – from explaining the most important health insurance terms to providing you with helpful tips on Blue Cross NC member services and tools.
Benefits of Telehealth
On March 6, 2020, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina expanded virtual access to health care providers in response to COVID-19.
5 min read | Insurance Education
Navigating In-Network and Out-of-Network Charges
Whether you’re signing up for a health plan, searching for a doctor or just checking to see if you owe anything, the terms “in-network” and “out-of-network” are bound to...
5 questions to ask before picking a health insurance plan
Health insurance can be complicated. We're here to help make it easier to understand. Here are three questions to ask yourself when shopping for an insurance plan...
3 min read | Insurance Education, Simplifying Care
What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Find out if you’re eligible
It’s important that we understand the options and benefits both Medicare and Medicaid provide, as well as recent changes and enhancements that will offer not only increased access to...
4 min read | Insurance Education, Simplifying Care
Why Health Insurance is Important and What Options You Have
Understand why health insurance is important. Know your health insurance options, including Medicaid eligibility, Marketplace plans, and individual plans...
5 things you should know about health insurance before you get sick
When Margaux was diagnosed with cancer at 28, she quickly discovered that she had a lot to learn about health insurance. Here she shares her 5 tips for making...
3 min read | Insurance Education, Simplifying Care, Tools and Services
How Specialty Pharmacies Provide an Extra Level of Care to Help Manage Your Condition
One of the biggest challenges of managing chronic illness is accessing affordable, quality care and medicines. Learn more about what specialty pharmacies do and how they help care for patients...
5 min read | Insurance Education, Terminology, Tools and Services
ACA Opens Special Enrollment Period in Response to COVID-19: What You Need to Know
The Biden administration has opened a special enrollment period, allowing you to pick a health plan or switch your plan through August 15, 2021. Here's what you need to...
3 min read | Insurance Education, Simplifying Care, Tools and Services
TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF ACA OPEN ENROLLMENT
A few steps to take to make sure your enrollment process goes smoothly this year...
Life changes? When and how to let your health insurer know
If you've recently gotten married, adopted a child, or changed your personal information, let your health insurer know. We can make sure you have the right coverage for the...
2 min read | Insurance Education
Planning for a Medical Procedure? Find Out What You Could be Paying (and Saving)
Health care costs shouldn't be mysterious. We're making our data public to help you search for common procedures and see how costs compare between nearby hospitals...
4 min read | Insurance Education, Simplifying Care, Tools and Services
