Broker News
Multi-Factor Authentication for Broker Online Services
To help keep access to your account secure, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is introducing multi-factor authentication to Broker Online Services beginning April 26, 2018.
Improvements to the Small Employer Health Plus Plan
In less than six months, approximately 3,000 members have enrolled in Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s new Small Employer Health Plus Plan. Thank you for helping make this comprehensive benefits package a success with your clients.
Horizon BCBSNJ Names New Sales Leaders
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has made two key leadership appointments within our Commercial and Major Accounts teams. The appointments leverage these leaders’ strong relationships, built over many years, within their respective market segments. As we continue to grow these segments, their knowledge and experience will be integral to our success.
Important Changes to NJ Prescription Female Contraceptive Mandate
On December 15, 2017, the New Jersey legislature voted to update the existing NJ prescription female contraceptive mandate, requiring all health insurance and medical providers to cover prescription female contraceptive drugs and devices in the same way that other prescription drugs are covered.
Health Care Tax Credit Eligibility for Small Employers
With April 15 approaching, it’s a good time to remind your small employer clients who haven’t yet filed their taxes that they might be eligible for a health care tax credit.
Changes to NJ Newborn Mandate
On January 16, 2018, New Jersey updated the existing NJ Newborn Mandate that provides coverage for all newborns from the moment of birth for the first 31 days to now provide coverage from the moment of birth for the first 60 days.
Horizon BCBSNJ’s Efforts to Combat Opioid Addiction
The ongoing opioid addiction epidemic tragically affects lives and families across the country, claiming thousands of victims in New Jersey alone.
Horizon BCBSNJ’s plan to use its tax refund to help members
Horizon BCBSNJ announced a plan to use its federal tax refund to provide $150 million to benefit its customers and invest $125 million over the next five years for significant initiatives that will drive improvements in health care for Horizon BCBSNJ members in the areas of behavioral health, access to care and addiction.
Providing Form 1095-B Still Required by the ACA
On or about January 31, 2018, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will begin mailing Form 1095-B to members who either bought their coverage directly from Horizon BCBSNJ and not through Healthcare.gov OR who have Horizon BCBSNJ coverage through their fully insured employer-sponsored health plan. A sample of the letter being sent to members, along with a sample 1095-B form, is attached.
New Broker of Record Form
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey recently revised the form used by consumers in the Individual market to declare their broker of record to Horizon BCBSNJ. The new form is in full compliance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards for agents and brokers to obtain proof of consent prior to assisting consumers with health plan purchases on and off the Health Insurance Marketplace.
