Through a new arrangement between Garden State Pharmacy Owners, Inc. (GSPO) and Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc., New Jersey’s oldest and largest health insurer serving 3.7 million members, many independent pharmacies across New Jersey will now make more than two dozen types of immunizations available to patients covered by Horizon commercial insurance.
HAMILTON, NJ (August 15, 2019) – Through a new arrangement between Garden State Pharmacy Owners, Inc. (GSPO) and Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc., New Jersey’s oldest and largest health insurer serving 3.7 million members, many independent pharmacies across New Jersey will now make more than two dozen types of immunizations available to patients covered by Horizon commercial insurance.
Developed by GSPO’s Select Solutions, Inc. subsidiary, the program will enable participating pharmacies to vaccinate Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc (Horizon) members and receive reimbursements without having to negotiate a separate insurer agreement.
“This is an outstanding opportunity for independent pharmacies to help Horizon keep its members healthy,” explains Marty Miller, GSPO’s executive director. “The program adds a new level of convenience, in that covered members can get vaccinated in familiar, local settings that they already trust for their healthcare needs. And for independent pharmacies, it’s simply an extension of the customer-focused service they provide every day.”
Horizon members may consult with their local, community pharmacy to confirm program participation.
Using a dedicated ID number, participating pharmacies will submit claims for vaccines given to Horizon commercial members. Once claims have been approved, Horizon will send reimbursements to Select Solutions, which will then distribute payments directly to the pharmacies.
“For independent pharmacies that are GSPO members, this is an exciting new program,” Miller adds. “And our organization has done the necessary leg work.”
About GSPO
Established in 1981, Garden State Pharmacy Owners (GSPO) promotes the interests of New Jersey’s independent pharmacy community. Full details are available online, at www.gspo.org.
