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Horizon NJ Health is a not-for-profit health insurer serving New Jersey. It offers a range of health insurance products for individuals, families, and employers, including medical plans such as HMOs and Medicare coverage for eligible people. The company collects premiums from its members and uses the funds to pay for member care through a network of doctors, hospitals, and healthcare providers. Any excess revenue is reinvested into the company to improve benefits and services for members, rather than distributing profits to shareholders. Horizon BCBSNJ holds a large market share in New Jersey and aims to provide access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage through a broad provider network. Its goal is to deliver reliable health insurance coverage and dependable care options that meet the needs of its members throughout the state.
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1,001-5,000
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Headquarters
Newark, New Jersey
Founded
1932
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What believers are saying
- HealthEZ targets 50-2,000-employee employers, opening a larger self-funded market by 2027.
- KFF reported 67% of workers are already in self-funded plans, boosting demand.
- Horizon cut 242 jobs by April 26, 2026, reducing overhead during margin pressure.
What critics are saying
- CVS exits Horizon NJ Health on April 30, 2026, disrupting prescriptions for 800,000 members.
- New Jersey's November 2025 $100 million settlement proved billing controls failed under state scrutiny.
- If pharmacy and provider defections compound, Medicaid margins collapse and Horizon loses state-plan relevance.
What makes Horizon NJ Health unique
- HealthEZ TPA, launching January 1, 2027, pairs Horizon network discounts with self-funded flexibility.
- Horizon NJ Health serves 800,000+ Medicaid members, giving unmatched New Jersey contracting leverage.
- Its non-profit structure and state-specific brand still anchor broker trust in New Jersey.
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Sussex County Community College to unveil new outdoor Fitness Court Studio. October 3, 2026 NEWTON - Sussex County Community College, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and National Fitness Campaign are introducing a new outdoor Fitness Court Studio to promote health, wellness and physical activity among students and community members. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend the Fitness Court ribbon-cutting and grand opening at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15. The Fitness Court is located along College Hill Road on the upper campus of the college. The event will include a tour of the Fitness Court and an overview of its seven exercise stations and Studio classroom. The Fitness Court is part of a nationwide initiative led by National Fitness Campaign, which works to improve health outcomes and expand access to outdoor fitness opportunities across the United States. The college, Horizon and National Fitness Campaign developed the Fitness Court Studio to expand free access to workouts and create equitable access to exercise for communities across the region. The outdoor gym lets users leverage their own body weight for a complete workout using the seven exercise stations. "The commissioner board, along with senior services, is excited about another venture with Sussex County Community College to help with the health and fitness of our community," said Sussex County Commissioner Chris Carney. Designed for individuals ages 14 and older, the Fitness Court offers exercises that can be adapted for a range of abilities and fitness levels, allowing participants to exercise at their own pace. Sussex County Community College is one of the first 20 Campaign Partners building a network of Fitness Courts across the state with support from Horizon. Users may also download the free Fitness Court App, which serves as a "coach in your pocket" and provides guided workouts, instructional videos, fitness challenges and other resources. "We are proud to introduce the new outdoor Fitness Court(R) as part of our commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our students and the broader community," said Doctor Cory Homer, President of Sussex County Community College. "This accessible space will encourage people of all fitness levels to stay active, connect with one another, and build healthy habits that can have a lasting impact on their lives." "Investing in Fitness Courts is another way Horizon is working to empower our members to achieve their best health, while partnering with community organizations to build a healthier New Jersey," said Gary D. St. Hilaire, Horizon's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "As New Jersey's hometown health insurer, we're focused on making good health more affordable and more accessible. The opportunities created by our partnership with National Fitness Campaign build on Horizon's ninety-year history of supporting local organizations and improving the health of New Jersey's communities." "We are excited to have Sussex County Community College join us in the journey to improve health and wellness as we work to make a powerful and long-lasting impact on health outcomes and happiness by building healthy communities across America," said Mitch Menaged, founder of National Fitness Campaign. "The addition of the outdoor Fitness Court(R) Studio, along with digital wellness programming, demonstrates a tremendous commitment to the health and wellbeing within the community." Founded in San Francisco in 1979, National Fitness Campaign is a wellness consulting firm that provides programs and services to cities, schools and sponsors, with the goal of building a Fitness Court within a 10-minute bike ride of every American.
Merck ranks No. 9 nationally as 41 New Jersey companies make Forbes Best Employers list. Forbes released its 2026 Best Employers By State list. Forty-one companies from New Jersey earned spots. Merck & Co., headquartered in Kenilworth, claimed the No. 9 position on the national... Published Sep 9, 2026 2:40 PM EDT Forbes released its 2026 Best Employers By State list. Forty-one companies from New Jersey earned spots. Merck & Co., headquartered in Kenilworth, claimed the No. 9 position on the national rankings. This marks the eighth year for the annual study. Market research firm Statista surveyed more than 245,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. According to Patch, survey respondents from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer on a scale of zero to 10. Workers evaluated their workplace based on criteria including wages and benefits, management style, company reputation, flexibility and career advancement opportunities. Merck & Co. is a Drugs & Biotechnology company founded in 1891. It employs more than 30,000 workers. The firm has a revenue of $65.5 billion with assets of $128.7 billion and profits at $8.9 billion. This company has had 82 appearances on Forbes annual list over the years. PSEG (Public Service Enterprise Group) took the No. 12 spot among the state's top performers. Sanofi came in at No. 13. Johnson & Johnson landed at No. 14. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey ranked No. 15 on the list. New Jersey Institute of Technology claimed the No. 23 position. Cooper University Health Care hit No. 24. University Hospital Newark followed at No. 28. Rowan University secured the No. 29 spot. Prudential Financial placed at No. 37. Virtua took No. 38. Rutgers University came in at No. 39. Church & Dwight ranked No. 43. Novartis landed at No. 45. Inspira Health took the No. 47 position, with Holman at No. 48. SHI International secured No. 49, while Compass International Holdings hit No. 50. William Paterson University placed at No. 53. The remaining companies on the list included St. Joseph's Healthcare System at No. 54, Crestron Electronics at No. 56, and Hackensack Meridian Health at No. 57. RWJBarnabas Health took No. 58. BAYADA Home Health Care at No. 59. Penn Medicine at No. 60. TD Bank ranked No. 63, Hamilton Township Public School District at No. 64, and Collabera at No. 66. Atlantic Health System landed at No. 67, the State of New Jersey at No. 68, and Panasonic at No. 69. Princeton University placed at No. 70. New Jersey Transit at No. 71. Cognizant at No. 76. FedEx took No. 77, Wells Fargo at No. 78, and J&J Snack Foods at No. 80. Novo Nordisk ranked No. 81, Burlington Stores at No. 83, Center For Family Services at No. 84, and Zoetis came in at No. 86.
Violet recognized as a 2026 Fierce 50 honoree. Published on September 1, 2026 New York, NY - Sept. 1, 2026 - Violet has been named a 2026 Fierce 50 honoree by Fierce Pharma, Fierce Biotech and Fierce Healthcare. The Fierce 50 recognizes 50 individuals and organizations driving advancements in medicine, fostering innovation and shaping the future of biopharma and healthcare. "Now in its fourth year, the Fierce 50 continues to show that progress in this industry doesn't come from just one place," said Ayla Ellison, editor-in-chief of Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare. "It's showing up in the lab, in executive leadership, in community clinics and in advocacy work that never makes headlines. Whether it's a biotech pushing a new therapy toward patients or a grassroots organization fighting for someone to get the care they need, these honorees remind us that impact takes a lot of different shapes. We're honored to celebrate all of them." Violet is incredibly grateful and proud of this honor. Violet actively serves over 100,000 providers on the Violet Platform to measure, improve, and showcase each provider's abiltiites delivering person-centered care. "It's been such a privilege seeing the industry continue moving in the right direction of prioritizing innovations that advance health equity via person-centered care. Whether it's a health plan looking to understand network performance or an individual provider seeking to improve their quality of care, Violet's technology is here to support you on making contributions to advance health equity across our country." - Gaurang Choksi, Founder & CEO at Violet Chosen by the editors of Fierce Pharma, Fierce Biotech and Fierce Healthcare, this year's Fierce 50 honorees reflect the breadth of talent and vision shaping the biopharma and healthcare industries today. From startups to established organizations, each has made a distinct contribution, whether by advancing scientific discovery, improving the health of communities, expanding access to care or reimagining how healthcare is delivered at a local level or on a global scale. To learn more about all of the honorees, click here: https://www.fiercepharma.com/collection/fierce-50-2026. To learn more about why Violet recieved this award, click here: https://www.fiercepharma.com/fierce-50/violet About Violet Health Violet is the first-ever platform improving quality of care by verifying providers for their capabilities of delivering person-centered care to diverse communities. Violet partners with health plans (e.g. United Healthcare, NHP, Horizon BCBS NJ, etc.) and care delivery organizations of all sizes (e.g. Northwell, One Medical, etc.) to: measure, improve, and showcase quality care. Violet leverages AI-powered analytics to gauge provider skills delivering tailored care across key patient populations and identifies areas for improvement. Violet then leverages clinical quality education to directly improve quality of care. Violet's early results show that person-centered care is enabling partners to both make large advancements growing their business and lowering total cost of care. About Fierce Pharma Fierce Pharma is the go-to destination for the news and trends shaping the industry. Its focus daily is on news about approved drugs and every aspect of pharma's operations as well as the people who move pharma forward. Its coverage also feeds longer-form content, podcasts and events. In staying on top of the news, its journalists have developed a loyal audience. Critically, Violet Services, Inc explain the news - often complicated technology or business maneuvers - and put it in context that brings it home for its readers and listeners in their work lives. About Fierce Biotech Fierce Biotech is the dominant B2B news brand for the industry. Every day, Violet Services, Inc track the companies, people and ideas reshaping biotech: from the discovery through clinical trials, approvals and commercialization, and the venture funding, partnerships, IPOs and M&A that power it all. That reporting fuels its long-form features, podcasts and events, where deal flow, data and on-the-ground insight come together into the fullest picture of where the industry is headed. About Fierce Healthcare At Fierce Healthcare, Violet Services, Inc deliver the news and analysis that healthcare can't afford to miss. Its newsroom serves the people building, running, and reshaping this industry: hospital executives and physicians, payers, policymakers, researchers and the entrepreneurs betting on what comes next. Wherever healthcare is being disrupted, financed, regulated, or reinvented, Violet Services, Inc is covering it, with breaking news, exclusive interviews and deep reporting that connects the dots between a boardroom decision and a patient's bedside experience. Join hundreds of providers and hospital networks receiving the latest health equity news.
N.J. Chamber names 10 women business leaders for 2026 awards. ROI-NJ Staff(Trenton) July 30, 2026 2025 NJ Chamber Women of Inspiration Awards Reception, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. - Connolly Photography/New Jersey Chamber of Commerce via Flickr The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce will honor 10 women business leaders and advocates at its 2026 Women of Inspiration Awards Reception on Oct. 22 at The National Conference Center in East Windsor. The annual awards recognize women who have used their leadership, advocacy and professional work to create economic opportunities and contribute to New Jersey's business community. "We are proud to recognize the New Jersey Chamber's 10 Women of Inspiration, whose accomplishments reflect the strength and diversity of New Jersey's business community," Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, said. "Representing a wide range of industries, backgrounds and experiences, these remarkable leaders inspire through their innovation, dedication and impact." This year's Alice H. Parker Outstanding Woman of Inspiration Award will go to Amy Mansue, CEO of Inspira Health Network. Mansue has spent four decades in health care, government and statewide leadership roles. She previously served as president and CEO of Inspira from 2020 to 2025 and continues as CEO, focusing on the organization's long-term strategic vision. The chamber will present its Employer Advocate Award to Kellie Doucette, chief operating officer to New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Doucette is the state's first chief operating officer and is responsible for coordinating state agencies and helping turn policy into action. She also has played a role in Sherrill's 21-county business outreach tour. Heather Staples, executive vice president of enterprise operations, business and technology solutions, and chief information officer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, will receive the Outstanding Corporate Leader Award. Staples joined Horizon in 2024 and oversees technology, information security, enterprise program management, analytics and operations. Debbie Hart, president and CEO of BioNJ, will receive the Association Advocate Award. Hart co-founded BioNJ in 1994 and has helped build the organization into a major voice for New Jersey's biotechnology and life sciences industry. The Issues Advocate Award will go to Eileen Mannion, vice president of public policy, state and local government affairs at Verizon. Mannion leads Verizon's public policy and government affairs work in New Jersey and supports the company's state and local government affairs teams nationally. Other honorees include Liat Krawczyk, executive director of the New Jersey AI Hub, who will receive the Business Innovation Award; Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, who will receive the Business Advocate Award; Aiysha "A.J." Johnson, CEO and executive director of the NJCPA, who will receive the Outstanding NJ Chamber Service Award; Fatema Raza, partner and national real estate practice leader at Withum, who will receive the Young Professional Award; and Joanna Gagis, senior correspondent at NJ Spotlight News, who will receive the Business Communications Award. The event will include a reception and networking with industry leaders and honorees.
Horizon BCBSNJ: named #1 in Member Satisfaction by JD Power. * On July 22, 2026 Applies to: All Commercial Markets JD Power names Horizon #1 in Member Satisfaction among Commercial Health Plans in New Jersey. Kistler-Tiffany Benefits Co. is proud to share that JD Power has once again ranked Horizon #1 in Member Satisfaction among Commercial Health Plans in New Jersey - its third consecutive year earning this distinction. The full content of this article is available to KTB Broker Partners via VOKA (login required).
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About Horizon NJ Health
Industries
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Newark, New Jersey
Founded
1932
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