Press Releases

DURHAM, N.C. –Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced today it is waiving all copays for in-network primary care and outpatient behavioral health visits for Medicare Advantage members from June 1 through the end of 2020....

More information can be found at BlueCrossNC.com/Coronavirus DURHAM, N.C. – Commitments made by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) to provide financial support to members, employers, providers, and community organizations ...

DURHAM, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced it will speed up payments to providers as they deal with potential short-term cash flow challenges from COVID-19. The company is also fast-tracking proactive steps...

DURHAM, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced it is waiving member cost-sharing – including deductibles, co-payments, and coinsurance – for treatments related to COVID-19 if a member is diagnosed with the virus....

Thrive NC Postponed until 2021; Blue Cross NC Commitment to Food Security Remains Four nonprofits will receive donations, Blue Cross NC will match ticketholders donations to NC Restaurant Worker Relief Fund

Durham, NC – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina’s (Blue Cross NC) Board of Trustees has elected Tunde Sotunde MD, MBA, FAAP as its new President and CEO. Dr. Sotunde will lead the company in its efforts to transform health care in North...

DURHAM, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and FirstHealth of the Carolinas, a health care system serving patients in 15 counties in central North Carolina, have signed a new multi-year agreement for Blue Cross NC’s Blue...

DURHAM, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced that it will cover members’ cost for COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease -19) testing and will not require prior approval for COVID-19 testing and will speed access to other...

DURHAM, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced it is taking specific steps to improve our members’ access to doctors and medications, as it monitors the Coronavirus Disease-19, or COVID-19. Information about...