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Choose Healthy Blue for your NC Medicaid Managed Care plan

Low- or no-cost health insurance with Healthy Blue

Since 1933, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has helped millions of North Carolinians get and stay healthy. With our Healthy Blue Medicaid plan, we cover low-income adults and pregnant women. Put the Power of Blue^SM to work for you.

Benefits with Healthy Blue

Nothing is more important than keeping you and your family healthy. We offer the care you need, plus extra benefits just for our members. Some members may have a small copay for certain health care services or prescriptions.

Doctor visits and healthy checkups

Get the care you need from a doctor you choose. We have thousands of doctors in our plan, including many specialists. Your wellness visits (annual exams) are also covered. You won’t pay anything for these visits or the immunizations (shots) you need to stay healthy.

Prescriptions

Your benefits include a wide range of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. We can even deliver your medicines to your home.

Hospital and urgent care

If you need care in the hospital, you’re covered. Benefits also include urgent and emergency care.

Pregnancy and newborn care

If you are pregnant, all your pregnancy care, including labor and delivery, is included in your benefits. Your newborn baby’s care is also covered.

Vision care

Your benefits include routine eye exams and eyeglasses, if needed.

Extra benefits for Healthy Blue members

We know that health care is more than just doctor visits. As a Healthy Blue member, you have access to no-cost extras to help you.

For kids and young adults

$50 annual credit for school supplies for ages 6–18 with completion of a care needs screener — only available for redemption June to September.
Up to $100 for after-school activities for ages 6–18 with completion of a flu shot within the past 12 months.
STEM puzzle set for ages 8–16 ― a fun way for kids to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math.
24 hours of virtual tutoring for eligible members ages 6–18.

For getting around

$20 rideshare gift card.
Rides to doctor visits.
Up to 10 rides to personal appointments for. members who get long-term services and supports (LTSS).

For pregnant members and new moms

Rewards for going to doctor visits (up to $50).
Baby Essentials catalog with choice of up to two items for completing one prenatal visit, including options such as a booster seat, breastfeeding support kit, safe sleep kit, and more.
Services by a licensed doula for pregnant members in certain areas who complete one prenatal visit; must go through Care Management.
Rides to and from birthing or Lamaze classes.

For taking the next step

Chromebook for members ages 17–18 who’ve completed their annual wellness visit and have graduated high school or completed their GED within the past six months.
GED or high school equivalency exam gift card for members age 17 and older.

For housing

Help with stabilizing housing for those experiencing/pending homelessness (up to $500 value). Must meet eligibility requirements.
Up to $200 in utility assistance for members facing eviction. Must be in housing case management and meet eligibility rules.
Help with hotel after an inpatient hospital stay (up to $500 value). Must meet eligibility requirements.

For your health

Eligible members can select two items from an exercise catalog or get a $75 gift card toward a gym membership.
Up to $75 in yearly rewards for doctor visits
Eligible members can select from three months of fresh fruit and vegetables or a $120 grocery card.
Receive an asthma relief kit for members with asthma and a completed wellness visit.
$25 for pain management products.
Three-month voucher for WeightWatchers (WW).
Access to online fitness coach.
Visits to a chiropractor.
Acupuncture treatments.
Up to $100 a year for attending Member Advisory Committee meetings.

Note: Some benefits have eligibility requirements.

Doctors and hospitals

The Healthy Blue care provider network includes major hospital systems throughout the state. We work with thousands of doctors and experts to make getting medical care easier. Use our search tool to see all the care providers in our plan.

Find a doctor

How to join

Apply for NC Medicaid benefits

Medicaid helps low-income individuals ages 19–64, pregnant women, and children get health care coverage. You can apply in one of these ways:

Go online to North Carolina ePass.

Call or visit your local Department of Social Services office. Find one near you.

Apply now

You can apply year-round. If you qualify, you can choose Healthy Blue as your health plan. For more information on how to apply, visit the NC Medicaid website.

Choose your health plan

Once you are approved for benefits, you will be assigned to a health plan. You have 90 days to switch to the health plan of your choice. You can choose your health plan in one of these ways:

Choose now

If you need help choosing a plan, an independent team of enrollment specialists can give you more information about the health plans available to you. Call an enrollment specialist at 833-870-5500 (TTY 833-870-5588) or visit ncmedicaidplans.gov.

Don’t miss your chance to choose the plan you want.