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Healthy Choices Resource Library

Personal choices can really make a difference in the cost of health care. Here are some valuable resources to help you understand your health choices and how they affect health care costs.



10 ways to save with Horizon BCBSNJ 
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 Learn how to make the most of your benefits and avoid excess costs.  Download the below PDFs for our top ten tips for getting the most value from your health plan.

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Quick hits PDF 


Flu prevention - Every year, the flu costs Americans between 71 billion and 167 billion dollars in medical care and lost work time. Download this PDF for tips you can use to avoid the flu.


Smoking cessation - Smoking costs more than the price of a pack. This PDF demonstrates the true cost of smoking and the health benefits of quitting. Click here to download the PDF.



Type 2 diabetes - Diabetes care and complications cost New Jersey approximately 6 billion in 2006. Download this PDF for steps you can take to prevent type 2 diabetes.


In-network care - Choosing to receive care from physicians and other health care professionals who participate in a Horizon BCBSNJ network minimizes your out-of-pocket costs.  Download this PDF for tips you can use to find the right physician and get the most value from your health plan.


Heart health - Unhealthy lifestyle choices are a big reason health care costs are rising.  Download this PDF for seven heart-healthy tips that can help you feel better and reduce health care costs. 


Preventive healthTaking care of your health can really pay off.  Download this PDF for tips to maintain your health and reduce health care costs.