Horizon Presale Kit 2014off Onexchange
Horizon Presale Kit 2014off Onexchange
Horizon Presale Kit 2014off Onexchange
A range of plan choices grouped by metalGold, Silver and Bronzehelps you compare costs.
NEW ESSENTIAL BENEFITS
Coverage for preventive care, prescription drugs, enhanced services for kids, emergency services and more10 categories of benefits in allare included in every plan.
NEW FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Depending on your age, income and family size, government assistance may help you save on monthly premiums and medical services.
In this guide
Youll find the information you need to make smart choices about health coverage.
WHY HEALTH INSURANCE?
Find out why you should have health insurance, and see if you qualify for financial assistance to help pay for it. Page 2
COMPARE PLAN TYPES
Learn about health plan types and how they differ. Page 4
COMPARE BENEFITS
Review dental coverage options and learn about the Blue365 discount program. Page 10
GET READY TO ENROLL
Start with our checklist to help you gather the information youll need. Then, enroll online, by phone or by filling out an enrollment form. Page 12
Am I required to buy health insurance? Yes. Starting in 2014, if you dont have health coverage, you could be subject to a penalty on your next years tax return. Wouldnt it be better to put your money toward health coverage (and possibly getting help to pay for it) rather than toward paying a penalty? To buy an individual health plan from Horizon BCBSNJ, you must: Be a New Jersey resident Not be covered under another group or employer health plan Not be eligible for Medicare* Note: If you have existing individual coverage, you will need to end that coverage when your new plan begins.
*If youre eligible for Medicare, Horizon BCBSNJ has other options for you. Visit Medicare.HorizonBlue.com or call 1-877-234-1240.
Under the Affordable Care Act, you may qualify for financial help from the government:
PREMIUM ASSISTANCE reduces your
monthly cost for coverage, which means you pay less out of pocket.
You may also qualify for: COST-SHARING SUBSIDIES, which lower the amount you have to pay in deductibles, copayments and coinsurance.
Household Members
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Find the number of people in your household, including yourself, at the top of the chart. Choose the dollar range on the left that comes closest to your household income. Find the spot where your Household Members column and your Household Income row meet. If you land on a colored box, you may be able to get help with paying for health insurance. Think you may qualify for help? Several factors besides household income and size can affect your eligibility. Visit HorizonBlue.com/Estimator, answer a few questions and find out just how much you could save. Write your estimated premium assistance amount (if any) from HorizonBlue.com/Estimator below.
Eligible for financial assistance Eligible for Medicaid Not eligible for financial assistance
Whats next?
If you entered an estimated premium assistance amount above, keep it in mind as you review our plans and benefits. Whether or not you qualify for financial help, keep reading to learn about our health plans and how to choose the one thats best for you. Note: If youre eligible for Medicaid, Horizon BCBSNJ has other options for you. Please visit HorizonNJHealth.com or call 1-800-637-2997 to learn more.
*This is only an estimate. This estimate does not constitute a promise or offer of financial assistance from Horizon BCBSNJ to purchase health insurance. The actual amount you may be eligible for when you apply for an insurance policy on the health insurance marketplace may vary based upon age, household income, household size, ZIP code and effective date.
Higher monthly premiums 80% coverage (you pay 20%) Good choice if you expect to use a fair amount of medical services
SILVER
Low monthly premium 60% coverage (you pay 40%) Good choice if you dont expect to use a lot of medical services
ESSENTIALS
Mid-level monthly premium 70% coverage (you pay 30%) Cost-sharing subsidies may be available Good choice if you want a balance between monthly premiums and out-of-pocket expenses
Low monthly premiums Highest deductible 100% coverage after deductible Good choice if you are under age 30, healthy and dont expect to use a lot of medical services
Advance or Advantage?
For individuals and families, Horizon BCBSNJ offers two kinds of plans. Each provides medical and pharmacy benefits, including wellness and emergency care.
PCP
Each member must choose a Primary Care Physician (PCP) to coordinate care. Choosing a Primary Care Physicians is not required, but out-of-pocket costs are lower when a PCP coordinates care.
SPECIALISTS HOSPITALS
A PCP referral is needed in order to see a specialist. No referral is needed to see a specialist. Hospitals with the icon in our provider directory will cost less. Other hospitals in the Horizon Managed Care Network are available to you, but will cost more. Access to hospitals participating in the Horizon Managed Care Network.
TERMS TO KNOW:
PREMIUM: What you pay each month for health insurance coverage. COPAYMENT: The amount you must pay for each medical visit to a participating doctor or other health care provider, usually at the time ofservice. COINSURANCE: The percentage of a covered charge that you are responsible for. For example, if you have 20% coinsurance, your plan pays 80% of covered charges and you pay 20%. DEDUCTIBLE: The amount of covered charges you must pay each year before benefits are paid by your plan. OUT-OF-POCKET MAXIMUM: The most you must pay for covered health care services during a plan year. Once you have reached your out-of-pocket maximum, your plan pays 100% of covered costs for the rest of the year.
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ADVANCE
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ADVANTAGE
WHATS AN EPO?
EPO stands for Exclusive Provider Organization. Horizon EPO plans offer affordable care when you use participating doctors, specialists and hospitals. Depending on the plan you choose, you may need to select a PCP who will coordinate your care and make referrals to specialists when needed. Except for emergency care, out-of-network care is not covered.
No You will need a PCP referral to see a specialist. icon Hospitals with the in our provider directory will cost less. Consider: Advance EPO plans. You must select a Primary Care Physician (PCP).
Yes You wont need a PCP referral to see a specialist. Consider: Advantage EPO plans. You can choose a PCP, but its not required.
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ESSENTIALS
Are you eligible for cost-sharing subsidies? You must choose a Silver plan in order to take advantage of them.
Compare Benefits
Starting in 2014, all our health insurance plans will include these 10 categories of essential health benefits:
Outpatient services, such as diagnostic tests and minor surgeries Emergency services Hospitalization Maternity and newborn care Mental health and substanceabuse-disorder services, including behavioral health treatment Prescription drugs Rehabilitative services and devices Laboratory services Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management Pediatric services, including oral and vision care
No matter which Horizon BCBSNJ plan you choose, youll have comprehensive health coverage you can rely on.
CHECK COSTS
What youll pay depends on several factors, including the plan you choose, whom youll be covering, where youre located and whether you qualify for assistance. Monthly premium rates for each plan appear on page 8. To find out if youre eligible for premium assistance or costsharing subsidies, please visit HorizonBlue.com/Estimator, call 1-888-425-5611 or call your broker.
CHOOSE A PLAN
see a specialist. Where you see two numbers for a deductible or coinsurance amount, the first applies if you get services at hospitals and the second if you use services at non- hospitals. Check the provider directory at Directory.HorizonBlue.com for details.
referrals.
how much you pay versus how much Horizon BCBSNJ pays when you get care.
PHARMACY SERVICES
TERMS TO KNOW
PREMIUM: What you pay each month for health insurance
coverage.
Both Hospital & Physician/ Surgeon Fees Both Ambulatory Surgical Hospital and Physician/Surgeon Fees ER Hospital
visit to a participating doctor or other health care provider, usually at the time of service. you must pay.
COINSURANCE: The percentage of a covered charge that DEDUCTIBLE: The amount you must pay each year for
covered charges before benefits are paid by your plan. for covered health care services during a plan year.
HOSPITAL SERVICES
Hospital
What will it cost? See page 8 for monthly premiums and instructions. Questions? Visit Buy.HorizonBlue.com, call 1-888425-5611 or contact your broker. If you qualify for premium assistance, you can apply it to any Gold, Silver or Bronze plan. But if you also qualify for cost-sharing subsidies, you must select a Silver plan to take advantage of them.
Physician/Surgeon
Delivery and All Inpatient Services In-home Health Care Rehabilitation, Hospice & Skilled Nursing CareInpatient Durable Medical Equipment Chiropractic Care 30 visits per year maximum
$1,500/ non$3,000/ non$5,000/ non$10,000/ non$30 copayment Deductible then 30% coinsurance $30 copayment Deductible then 30% coinsurance
$2,000 $4,000 $6,350 $12,700 $25 copayment $50 copayment $25 copayment
$30 copayment Deductible then 20% or non- 40% coinsurance $10 copayment (retail) $20 copayment (mail order) 40% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Deductible then 20% or non- 40% coinsurance Deductible then 20% coinsurance $100 copayment & deductible, then 20% or non- 40% coinsurance Deductible then 20% or non- 40% coinsurance $30 copayment Deductible then 20% or non- 40% coinsurance Deductible then 20% or non- 40% coinsurance $15 copayment $30 copayment Deductible then 20% or non- 40% coinsurance Deductible then 20% or non- 40% coinsurance $15 copayment Deductible then 20% or non- 40% coinsurance Deductible then 20% coinsurance $15 copayment
$50 copayment Deductible then 40% coinsurance $15 copayment (retail) $30 copayment (mail order) 40% coinsurance 50% coinsurance Deductible then 40% coinsurance Deductible then 40% coinsurance $100 copayment & deductible, then 40% coinsurance Deductible then 40% coinsurance $50 copayment Deductible then 40% coinsurance Deductible then 40% coinsurance $25 copayment $50 copayment Deductible then 40% coinsurance Deductible then 40% coinsurance $25 copayment Deductible then 40% coinsurance Deductible then 40% coinsurance $25 copayment
Deductible then 30% or non- 50% coinsurance Deductible then 30% coinsurance Deductible then 30% coinsurance Deductible then 30% coinsurance Deductible then 30% or non- 50% coinsurance Deductible then 30% coinsurance $100 copayment & deductible, then 30% or non- 50% coinsurance Deductible then 30% or non- 50% coinsurance Deductible then 30% coinsurance Deductible then 30% or non- 50% coinsurance Deductible then 30% or non- 50% coinsurance $30 copayment Deductible then 30% coinsurance Deductible then 30% or non- 50% coinsurance Deductible then 30% or non- 50% coinsurance $30 copayment Deductible then 30% or non- 50% coinsurance Deductible then 30% coinsurance $30 copayment
Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance $100 copayment & deductible, then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance Deductible then 0% coinsurance
Any doctor or other health care provider you choose must participate in your Horizon BCBSNJ EPO health plan. Except for an emergency, any care you get from a provider who doesnt participate in your plans network will not be covered, and you will be responsible for the total cost.
Monthly Premiums
Here are the monthly premium rates for our Horizon BCBSNJ plans. Your premium may be less if you qualify for financial assistance from the government. To see if you qualify, use our online estimator at HorizonBlue.com/Estimator.
Age
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Choose a plan and write its name on your worksheet to the right. In the column under that plan name, find the row for your age to see your monthly premium. Enter your age and the premium in the worksheet. Do the same for each adult and child under age 21 in your family. All your entries must be for the same plan in the same column. our estimated monthly premium Y will be the total of the rates for each person on the plan, based on their ages, after subtracting any estimated assistance. eed to cover more than three N children under age 21? You pay only for the first three. Note: If you qualify for premium assistance, you can apply it to any Gold, Silver or Bronze plan. But you must select a Silver plan to take advantage of cost-sharing subsidies.
Plan Choice: Age Yourself: + Spouse/Civil Union/ Domestic Partner: + Other Adult Dependent: + Other Adult Dependent: + Child 1: + Child 2: + Child 3: + Child 4 or more: Subtotal:
Estimated Assistance: from page 3
Amount
Charlie
Recommended Plan: Horizon Advantage EPO Bronze Eligible for Assistance? No
Free! Charlie Subtotal:
Estimated Assistance:
Age 31
Amount
Plan Choice: Age Yourself: + Spouse/Civil Union/ Domestic Partner: + Other Adult Dependent: + Other Adult Dependent: + Child 1: + Child 2: + Child 3: + Child 4 or more: Subtotal:
Estimated Assistance: from page 3
Recommended Plan: Horizon Advance EPO Silver Eligible for Assistance? Yes
Age Mary + Jorge + Sofia + David Subtotal: Free!
Estimated Assistance:
Amount
39 40 8 6
These estimates do not constitute a promise or offer of financial assistance from Horizon BCBSNJ to purchase health insurance. The actual amount you may be eligible for when you apply for an insurance policy on the health insurance marketplace may vary based upon age, household income, household size, ZIP code and effective date.
The Horizon Young Grins dental plan emphasizes prevention and early intervention through routine oral screenings and evaluations, all to help keep those young grins healthy and looking their best. Note: Do you have comprehensive pediatric dental coverage from another insurer? Just let us know, and well waive the Horizon Young Grins coverage requirement for your children. The additional monthly premium for Horizon Young Grins coverage is $24.97 per child under age 19. For three or more children under age 19, youll pay a maximum of $74.91 monthly.
Provides 100% coverage for preventive, diagnostic and most basic services with no deductible, copayments or maximums. Major services are available at a discounted rate. Note: You must use dentists who participate in the Horizon Dental Choice network.
HORIZON CENTURION DENTAL
Provides up to a 30% discount on all services with no deductible or maximums, no referrals or claim forms, no exclusions and no waiting. Note: You must use dentists who participate in the Horizon Dental PPO network. To learn more about these adult dental options, call 1-800-4DENTAL (433-6825).
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Blue365
Perks: Blue 365 Discounts & Savings
As a Horizon BCBSNJ member, youll have access to exclusive savings on hearing and vision care, fitness, weight control, alternative therapies, and food and nutrition through the Blue365 program. Blue365 also offers wellness support, travel and recreation discounts, and much more.
Once you enroll, you can sample Blue365s ongoing member deals. You can also be notified about special limited-time deals by signing up for weekly e-mail alerts.
To learn more about Blue365 and the many healthy discounts you could enjoy, visit Blue365Deals.com.
Blue365 offers access to savings on items and services that members may purchase directly from independent vendors. Please note that the Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association (the BCBSA) may receive payments from Blue365 vendors. Also, neither Horizon BCBSNJ nor the BCBSA recommend, warrant or guarantee any specific Blue365 vendor or discounted item or service.
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By phone at 1-888-425-5611
Our enrollment specialists can answer your questions and walk you through the process.
You will not be eligible for financial assistance from the government if you choose this method to enroll.
By downloading and filling out an enrollment form
Visit HorizonBlue.com/form-individual-enrollment to download a form and instructions.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is a Qualified Health Plan issuer in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The Horizon name and symbols are registered marks of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. 2013 Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Three Penn Plaza East, Newark, New Jersey 07105.
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