888-765-5400Losing Tricare? – BCBSNC Helps Veterans Make the Transition
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina appreciates the dedication and sacrifice of all military personnel and for good reason. Did you know that North Carolina is one of the leading states when it comes to enlistment rates in the Armed Forces? In fact, the entire South Atlantic region of the United States, of which North Carolina is a part, enlists between 6.0 and 6.5 individuals per every 1000 people ages 18-24. That amounts to a lot of soldiers, airmen, corpsmen and marines from our great state alone.
In addition, North Carolina is home to many military retirees and according to Livability, Fayetteville, NC is one of the top ten cities in the U.S. for retired military veterans. Basing their list on factors such as climate, cost of living, unemployment rate, proximity to military installations, VA hospitals, recreational opportunities, cultural amenities, and overall livibility, Fayetteville tops the list at number one for best places in the country for military veterans to retire. Home to Fort Bragg, and not too far from either Pope Air Force Base or Camp Lejeune, the city has a military history dating back to the Civil War as well as a track record of honoring veterans by creating special events such as the Heroes Homecoming, a nearly two-week celebration of Vietnam Veterans during the month of November.
Because North Carolina boasts this strong relationship with members of the Armed Forces, both active duty and retired, BCBSNC is committed to helping military families transition into civilian life as smoothly as possible. I have personally been a military spouse for almost twenty years and our family is just now approaching the reality of retirement. I know first hand how uncertain that time can be and health coverage plays a big role in making that transition. Having been accustomed to Tricare benefits and having only one choice for health insurance, navigating the new insurance market can be overwhelming. Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC can help!
Whether you are looking for a subsidized health plan through the federal Marketplace or an individual unsubsidized health plan off the Marketplace, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC offers coverage you can depend on. With the largest network of providers in the state and a variety of health plans from which you can choose, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC is committed to giving members great benefits at a good price based on the current market. If you are a military veteran facing retirement and the loss of Tricare benefits, it would be our pleasure to help you determine your subsidy eligibility, discuss changes in the insurance market under the Affordable Care Act, and assist you in deciding which BCBSNC health plan best suits your family’s needs. Keep in mind that during Special Enrollment, you have 60 days either prior to or following the loss of your Tricare benefits to complete your application for health insurance.
Retirement can be a tough transition, especially when you have been a military service member for a number of years. Let Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina help and discover the benefits of being a BCBSNC member.
For more information on Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina health insurance coverage, the Marketplace and healthcare gov to apply for your subsidy, please visit our website at www.nchealthplans.com or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our experienced and professional agents. Let us help you navigate through the Health Care Reform changes in accordance with the new regulations of The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obama care.