North Carolina’s largest health insurer is projecting the coronavirus pandemic will cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will financially support local independent primary care practices as they transition to value-based care during the coronavirus pandemic, the payer announced.

Scotland County fire departments got a shot in the arm Monday. "Blue cross and Blue shield has developed a grant program of $50,0000 to be distributed between rural volunteer fire stations in North Carolina to help with the deficit in funds,” said Mike Causey, NC insurance commissioner and state fire marshal.