New, More Affordable Health Plan Available for Chamber Members

The Chamber is excited to share significant news unveiled during the event: Carolina HealthWorks has introduced a new health coverage solution designed specifically for North Carolina employers with 2–50 employees for our chamber members. As a proud member of the Greater Statesville Chamber, Carolina HealthWorks is offering small businesses expanded access to affordable, high-quality benefits. 

As a self-funded, non-plan Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA), Carolina HealthWorks enables participating employers to band together and leverage collective strength. This model provides access to regulated, high-quality health plans tailored to small business needs, with potential cost advantages tied to each organization’s risk profile and workforce health characteristics. Businesses may work with their current health insurance agent or contact a Blue Cross NC–appointed group agent. Here is a list of local Blue Cross NC-Appointed Agents:

Local Blue Cross NC–Appointed Agents

• Steven L. Harwell – [email protected], 704-664-1925
  
• Janice Griffin Blackley – [email protected], 704-562-6196
• Josh D. Burger (Ebenconcepts Company) – [email protected], 704-663-6444
• Drew E. Partridge (Partridge Wealth Builders LLC) – [email protected], 704-61-94069
• Brian Puckett (Foundation Risk Partners Corp) – [email protected], 704-582-1384
• Randall Schroeder (The VantagePoint Group) – [email protected], 704-497-3083



Statesville

• Christopher P. Blount (First National Insurance Agency) – [email protected], 980-430-8346
• Matthew R. Waters (Skyla Insurance Services LLC) – [email protected], 704-768-1878
• Michelle E. Snider (SNIDER INSURANCE GROUP LLC) – [email protected], 704-872-1999
  





Understanding Carolina HealthWorks: Key Details

• A MEWA designed specifically for North Carolina employers with 2–50 employees
• Employers can band together for stronger, more affordable health plan options
• Approximately 38 plan choices, including medical, dental, and vision
• Risk-based pricing rewards groups with strong health outcomes
• Predictable costs and simplified administration
• Eligibility includes NC-based employers who are members of the NC Chamber or participating local chambers
• Plans offered through Blue Cross NC appointed agents, or direct enrollment for businesses without an agent
• Enrollment details will be provided once the health plan receives final approval from the Department of Insurance