The New Jersey YMCA State Alliance and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey are making health and wellness more accessible by continuing to offer discounted YMCA memberships to Horizon members at 41 locations across New Jersey this year.
“Physical activity has countless benefits to strengthen the spirit, mind and body,” said YMCA Alliance CEO Julie Gallanty. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Horizon to ensure more people can access the Y’s healthy living programs and supportive resources.”
Through Dec. 31, 2025, Horizon members may receive a 15% discount on their monthly YMCA memberships and those joining the Y as new members will also enjoy waived initiation fees at the participating YMCA branches.
“Horizon is grateful to collaborate with the Alliance for a second year to make it easier and more affordable to engage in a healthy lifestyle by joining a local YMCA,” said Horizon’s Senior VP of Government & Community Affairs Uli Diaz.
“YMCAs have long been community hubs and trusted partners for generations of New Jerseyans who have learned to swim, joined a team, and improved their physical fitness and overall health,” Diaz said. “Through this collaboration, participating YMCAs are more affordable for our members, and we reaffirm a shared goal of empowering individuals to achieve their best health.”
The YMCA Alliance leads a coalition of 30 independent YMCA associations throughout New Jersey. The collaboration with Horizon BCBSNJ builds on a long-standing relationship between the two organizations.
“The YMCA is far more than just a gym and a place to swim,” Gallanty said. “It’s a nonprofit organization dedicated to building healthy people and communities.
“The Y’s mission is to ensure that our health and well-being programs are accessible to everyone, regardless of age, income, background, or beliefs,” Gallanty added. “This collaboration helps us extend that mission to more individuals and families.”
YMCA facilities offer more than traditional fitness programs and pools. They provide swimming lessons, childcare, summer camps, and youth and sports recreation. Many Ys also provide chronic disease prevention programs and social services to connect individuals and families to vital community support.
For more details about the discount program and a list of participating YMCA locations, visit www.horizonblue.com/ymca.