When suffering from an drug or alcohol abuse problem your life is turned upside down. Without the right treatment you will feel as if you’re trapped in your addiction, unable to stop this pattern of abuse. When you are ready to seek out treatment, and get well, it is important to know if your healthcare provider will cover these services. Members of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey can find this information within the Behavioral Health section of your members benefits booklet, as well as on the providers website.
Behavioral Health Services with BCBS NJ
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield has collaborated with Magellan Health Services, the nation’s leading behavioral health disease management company, to provide behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services. Members have access to high quality, clinically appropriate, affordable behavioral health care, tailored to their individual needs. BCBS NJ and Magellan HS are working together to help individuals and their families through what could be the most difficult time of their lives, helping them to overcome illness, provide counseling and other supportive services when needed. Working directly with physicians the objective of these behavioral health services is to help members achieve good health and wellbeing in a more fulfilling sober lifestyle.
How to Get Help
If you are ready to get help for your drug or alcohol abuse problem Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will be able to help you with your behavioral health services need through access Magellan mental health or substance abuse benefits. You can call the designated phone number on the back of your member ID card or one of the following numbers:
- Horizon Members: 1-800-626-2212
- NJ Plus/NJ Direct Members: 1-800-991-5579
- National Account Members: 1-800-224-1233
On Going Support For You and Your Family
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Magellan Health Services work together to provide their members with ongoing support. As a member, you and your family have access to a special online support community called OneRecovery that’s private and available at no cost. To get the support you and your family need and make connections with other people, contact Magellan Behavioral Health at 1-800-705-0916 for your invitation to OneRecovery.