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Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Plan Updates for Retirees
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·Provider News
Effective date
Apr 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Effective April 1, 2021, Johns Hopkins University (JHU) retirees with member ID prefix PJN are now covered under the BlueChoice Advantage plan with PPO overlay instead of their previous plan structure. This extends a change that was already implemented for active JHU members in February 2021.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update patient eligibility verification procedures to recognize JHU retiree members with prefix PJN as BlueChoice Advantage with PPO overlay coverage. Update billing system plan codes and verify network status for these members. Inform front desk staff to verify benefits under the new plan structure for all JHU retiree patients.