Wearing a mask isn’t just good for others – it’s good for you too. Check out the recent research about masks cutting infection rates while possibly making the disease milder. ...

A guide to understanding how the symptoms and courses of action differ between COVID-19 and other common illnesses. ...

Discover the latest science on protecting yourself – from how the virus passes through the air to how long people may be contagious. ...

A bad flu season on top of the COVID-19 pandemic is reason to worry. Here are answers to your questions about flu shots and staying healthy. ...

New research links using e-cigarettes and vaping to increased risk of COVID-19. Here’s why. ...

During the pandemic, New Jersey’s community-based organizations are seeing demand swell and resources dry up. Here’s how The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey is filling the gap. ...

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re thinking about screening, start a conversation with your physician about balancing the potential benefits and staying safe from COVID-19. ...

Download the Resource Guide for employers and plan sponsors to find out about coverage changes and adjusted business practices. ...

Even if your child will start school online during the pandemic, New Jersey requires all students to be vaccinated against a range of preventable diseases. Here’s what your children need for every grade. ...

First responders and health care workers confronting the COVID-19 pandemic face risks of stress, trauma and burnout. A Paramus-based group specializes in caring for these heroic caregivers. ...

HR leader shares her insights for creating a back-to-work plan that works. ...

Whatever shape college will take this Fall, make sure your child is prepared with health insurance that meets their needs. ...

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey sponsors competition to create a better coronavirus testing program to inform safe reopening of schools and workplaces ...

“Osama bin Laden didn’t kill me. I’m not dying from this virus.” Read how Wendy Lanski, Horizon employee, fought through illness and isolation to live to share her story. ...

New research may explain how people with mild or no symptoms may infect others, reinforcing the importance of face masks and other precautions.​ ...

Manufacturer sets price for one of two drugs proven effective in treating COVID-19. ...

What we know about the novel coronavirus is changing rapidly. Here are the latest facts about antibody testing for it. ...

The pandemic unleashed high levels of anxiety and despair. Here’s how we can help turn the tide with compassion and hope. ...

As in-person care returns to dental practices across New Jersey, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – like masks, gloves, and face shields – is critical to keeping our dental members and their in-network dental professionals safe. Beginning July ...

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) is extending the previously announced waiver of all member out-of-pocket costs for covered telemedicine services and for testing, diagnosis, and treatment for COVID-19. This is part of our...

Ready to go to parks and beaches again? Here’s how best to protect yourself. ...

Find out which medical appointments should be scheduled and which ones can still be delayed during the pandemic. ...

Most children with this newly discovered condition recover with the right medical treatment. Here’s what parents need to know. ...

Horizon BCBSNJ offers information about the federal and state assistance available to New Jersey employers looking to protect their businesses and employees. ...

When Horizon invited physician groups to use new technology on its virtual care platform, wait times for patient visits shrunk to minutes. See why one Horizon member is calling her doctors “rock stars.” ...

Following her own recovery from COVID-19, Horizon BCBSNJ nurse Priscilla Maranon continues to work seven days a week to care for her patients. Here’s why.​ ...

A new study reveals the length of time COVID-19 can live on common surfaces. Your best defense? Disinfect thoroughly. Here’s how. ...

An astronaut shares how she coped with living in confined spaces for long periods of time.​ ...

A volunteer who doubles as the Dental Director for Horizon BCBSNJ details the challenges of staying safe while saving others.​ ...

“There are so many people in need. Frontline workers in all fields are so important to keeping our country going. I have a skill that is needed specifically on the healthcare frontline and I need to use that skill to help others. That is why I went i...