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You probably know someone or have heard about someone who has struggled with opioid addiction.
What had been talked about privately before is now a public health epidemic in North Carolina and across the United States.
How did we get here? What can we all do to help?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is committed to help – from funding for treatment and research partners, to working with members, providers and policy makers.
New for Community Partners: Apply for Funding
Learn how to apply for grants from Blue Cross NC to help battle the epidemic.
Consider the Impact in North Carolina, and Nationwide
Unintentional Opioid-related Overdose Rates Per 100,000 Persons (2010–2016)
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Percent of Members Who Filled at Least One Opioid Prescription in 2015
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
"Can't You Just Do it For Me? Just Quit, Dad!"
Aolani Donegan, a social media communications specialist at Blue Cross NC, shares the story of her father, who lost his battle with opioid addiction.
Learn About the Different Ways We're Helping
What is Blue Cross NC Doing to Battle the Epidemic?
- Enacting change through programs based on Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
- Investing millions in the community
- Collaborating with Walgreens to provide drop off kiosks acoss North Carolina
Partnering with Providers to Battle the Opioid Epidemic
- Developing and adopting policies and procedures to ensure safe prescribing of opioid medication
- Providing awareness and education of opioid use disorder
- Updating policies for coverage and treatment
Working with Lawmakers to Address Opioids
- Encouraging well-informed public policies to prevent opioid misuse, abuse, fraud and diversion
- Advising the state Medical Board and the state legislature on key elements adopted into a state law called the STOP Act