Credentialing & Recredentialing

Credentialing
As ofOctober 1, 2019, all behavioral health professionals and ancillary providers should be working with Horizon NJ Health to complete the initial credentialing of nonparticipating behavioral health professionals and ancillary providers who are seeking to join one of our networks.

Beacon Health Options no longer performs these processes. Beacon Health Options will continue to manage all changes and applications submitted prior to October 1, 2019.

For more information, visitJoin the Horizon NJ Health Provider Network

Recredentialing
As ofJuly 1, 2019, Horizon NJ Health manages the recredentialing of behavioral health practitioners and facilities for all providers who are due to be recredentialed on and afterJanuary 1, 2020.

Beacon Health Options will continue to manage the recredentialing process for practitioners and facilities due to be recredentialed prior to December 31, 2019.

For information on the credentialing and recredentialing processes, review theCredentialing and Recredentialing Responsibilities