Medicare · State of North Carolina

Medicare for North Carolina Residents

North Carolina has 2.0 million Medicare beneficiaries — and a fast-growing retiree population as Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Asheville attract relocations from across the country. Ten Point Financial Group is a North Carolina-licensed independent Medicare agency. We help NC residents compare plans honestly — regardless of carrier or location.

2.0M

NC Medicare beneficiaries

$0

Cost to use a Medicare agent

Statewide

Charlotte · RDU · Asheville · coastal · rural

Why North Carolina

North Carolina's Medicare market has strong competition in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and the Triad, with thinner networks in rural NC and the western mountains. Blue Cross NC dominates Medigap; Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Anthem compete heavily on Medicare Advantage. The right plan in Charlotte differs from the right plan in Asheville differs from rural eastern NC — we compare for your specific county.

How we help

01

Turning 65 in North Carolina

Your 7-month IEP window covers the months around your 65th birthday. We walk NC residents through Part A, Part B timing, Part D, and Advantage-vs-Medigap before you have to choose.

02

Charlotte + RDU Advantage Plans

These metros have dozens of plans available. Networks (Atrium, Novant, Duke Health, UNC Health) matter — we verify your providers before any recommendation.

03

Western NC + Coastal Coverage

Western and coastal NC often have thinner Advantage networks. Medigap becomes the better choice in many rural areas because Original Medicare works with any provider accepting Medicare.

04

Annual Plan Review (AEP)

Oct 15 - Dec 7 every year. We re-shop NC clients' plans annually because networks change, formularies change, your needs change.

05

Moving to NC

Many NC Medicare beneficiaries are recent transplants from Northern states. Moving triggers a Special Enrollment Period — we handle the transition at no cost.

Frequently asked questions

Which Medicare Advantage carriers are strongest in North Carolina?+

Varies by metro. Charlotte: Humana, Aetna, UHC. RDU: similar. Rural NC: often limited. Blue Cross NC has a strong presence statewide for Medigap. We compare for your specific zip code.

Are NC Medigap rates competitive?+

Generally yes. NC Medigap rates are mid-pack nationally. Plan G and Plan N rates vary 25-50% between carriers for the same coverage — we shop multiple.

I'm moving to NC from up north — what do I do for Medicare?+

Moving triggers a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). You'll need to switch plans because your current plan may not work in your new NC zip code. We help new NC residents pick a plan that fits their new location at no cost.

Does North Carolina have any special Medicare protections?+

NC follows federal Medicare rules. There aren't special state-level Medigap protections like in Connecticut or New York. That makes the initial Medigap decision more important — switching off Advantage later often requires medical underwriting.

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Carriers We Represent

We're independent — we shop the market for the policy that fits, not the highest commission.

UnitedHealthcareAetnaHumanaCignaAnthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldMutual of OmahaPriority HealthHealth Alliance PlanWellCareDevoted HealthMolina HealthcareCareSourceOptimum HealthCare
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