Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is a not-for-profit health insurer founded in 1932 that serves 3.7 million members across New Jersey. The organisation provides comprehensive medical, dental, vision, Medicare and Medicaid plans to residents throughout the state, operating from offices in Newark, Wall and Hopewell.
As the state's oldest health insurer, Horizon Blue emerged from Associated Hospitals of Essex County, originally a multi-hospital prepayment plan. The organisation operates as a tax-paying not-for-profit, with a stated mission centred on enabling members to achieve their best health through improved healthcare quality, affordability and member experience.
The company's work spans core insurance operations alongside initiatives focused on healthcare quality improvement and affordability. Its scale and established position in New Jersey's market reflect nearly a century of continuous operation serving the state's residents.
