How do you enroll in North Carolina's Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance program?

To enroll in North Carolina's Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance program, visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina website and apply. As of October 2015, North Carolina's Blue Cross Blue Shield Open Enrollment period has ended until January 1, 2016; however, customers can get a rate quote through December 31, 2015, if they had a qualifying life event during the year. Examples of qualifying life events include birth of a child, marriage or loss of coverage due to job loss, notes Bcbsnc.com.

Follow these steps to enroll if there was a qualifying life event from February 16, 2015, until December 31, 2015.

1. Visit the North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield website

Type bcbsnc.com into a browser and press enter.

2. Go to the Free Rate Quote Section

Click on the Free Rate Quote button under Get a Quote.

3. Determine qualification and get a quote

Review the Qualifying Life Event information. If the user meets the criteria, click the Yes button and fill in the requested fields, and then click on Show My Quote.

4. View eligible plans

Review the list of qualifying plans. Choose a plan and click the Get Started button on the right of the plan.

5. Fill out and submit the policy information

Fill out all required information fields to register and click Submit Application. Registration is required to process all applications. Once registered, an applicant may resume the process at a later time, notes Bcbsnc.com. Users are notified immediately if they are accepted, rejected or if Blue Cross Blue Shield needs additional information.