Horizon Healthcare Plan Holding history

In November 1993, MERCY HEALTH PLAN of New Jersey on behalf of HMO Blue began marketing to the eligible Aged, Blind Disabled (ABD) population in Camden County, NJ.

In 1994, MERCY HEALTH PLAN of New Jersey on behalf of HMO Blue expanded into Essex and Hudson Counties.

By the end of 1996, MERCY HEALTH PLAN of New Jersey on behalf of HMO Blue was in 14 counties.

By May 1997, MERCY HEALTH PLAN of New Jersey on behalf of HMO Blue had reached 80,000 members.

In March 1998, New Jersey began offering its version of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) called NJ KidCare.

In March 1999, MERCY HEALTH PLAN of New Jersey on behalf of HMO Blue officially changed its name to Horizon/Mercy.

In 2001, Horizon/Mercy started its Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Program, which utilizes nursing interventions and innovative case management techniques to reduce the hospital admission rates and improve the quality of life for Horizon/Mercy's members with CHF.

In January 2003, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey acquired full ownership of Horizon/Mercy.

On July 13, 2005, the Family Health Care Coverage Act was signed into law by Acting Governor Richard J. Codey, expanding NJ FamilyCare for working adults and improving access to approximately 264,000 children.

In December 2009, Horizon NJ Health reached more than 435,000 members and attained a 46% market share.

Horizon BCBSNJ recognized as one “The Best Insurance Companies in 2012” by Insure.com.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey announces premium payment extension for members who have enrolled for coverage beginning January 1, 2014Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey announces premium payment extension for members who have enrolled for coverage beginning January 1, 2014

Horizon BCBSNJ ranks #3 in the 2016 InformationWeek Elite 100 Users of Business Technology.

Horizon BCBSNJ introduces a Dual Special Needs Plan for the 2017 plan year for members eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

Horizon BCBSNJ announces plan to use federal tax refunds to provide $150 million to customers in 2018 and for $125 million multi-year investment to improve care.