Horizon Insurance To Cover Cost Of Swine Flu Shot

Sept. 25, 2009 -- New Jersey's largest health insurer says it
will cover members' costs for getting a swine flu shot.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey said Friday that
its New Jersey members will be covered for the costs of
administering the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available.
Horizon's chief medical officer, Dr. Richard Popiel, said
members should consult their personal physician to determine if the
vaccine is appropriate for them.
The federal Centers for Disease Control has recommended that
pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger
than 6 months old, health care workers, children and those with
chronic medical conditions get first priority for the vaccine.
Horizon has more than 3.6 million members in New Jersey.