Local Government Plans | Aetna State of New Jersey SHBP & SEHBP Members

As a State Health Benefit Program (SHBP) member, you’re committed to making New Jersey and its local communities a great place to live, work and raise a family.

You’ve earned —and deserve — the best benefits available. That’s why Aetna® offers health benefits that are every bit as big as your commitment. It’s health care that supports the whole you, and the ones you love.

As you review you Aetna medical plan options, remember all our plans cover the same services and include the same programs and support.

When you think about your out of pocket costs, consider how much you’ll pay each month for coverage, whether you’ll need to meet an annual deductible, and how much of a copay you will pay to see a doctor. Also, think about whether you’re okay staying within a provider network to keep your costs lower or if you want to visit providers outside of your plan's network. With all the Aetna plans, you’ll have unrivaled access to quality care whether locally or across the country.

Downloads

2026: State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) Government Plan Overview (PDF)

SHBP Government Active Plan Compare (PDF)

SHBP Government Retiree Under 65 Plan Compare (PDF)

Liberty Plus Network (PDF)

Ambulatory Surgical Center Q&A (PDF)

Participating ASCs - Freedom, HD and Liberty Plus (Tier 2) Plans (PDF)

Participating ASCs – Liberty Plus (Tier 1) Plan (PDF)

Table of plan details.
Local Government Active Members	Local Government Retirees Under 65	Local Government Active Members Hired after 1/1/2026	Local Government Retirees Under 65 Hired after 1/2026
Liberty Plus	Liberty Plus	26 Liberty Plus	26 Liberty Plus
Freedom prior to 7/1/2019	Freedom prior to 7/1/2019	26 Freedom 2019	26 Freedom 2019
Freedom 2019 after 7/1/2019	Freedom 2019 after 7/1/2019	26 Freedom 10	26 Freedom 10
Freedom 10	Freedom 10	26 Freedom 15	26 Freedom 15
Freedom 15	Freedom 15	26 Freedom 1525	26 Freedom 1525
Freedom 1525	Freedom 1525	26 Freedom 2030	26 Freedom 2030
Freedom 2030	Freedom 2030	26 Freedom 2035	26 Freedom HDLow
Freedom 2035	Freedom HDLow	26 Freedom HDLow	26 Freedom HDHigh
Freedom HDLow	Freedom HDHigh	26 Freedom HDHigh	26 HMO
Freedom HDHigh	HMO	26 HMO
HMO	HMO 1525
	HMO 2030

With the Freedom plans (CWA Unity, Union Negotiated, and HDHP) you have access to the Choice POS II network. This gives you the care you need, where and how you want it. You can see doctors you trust and feel comfortable with nationwide. All plans provide the same services, programs, and support. The difference between plans is the copay or deductible you will have to pay for services and your health insurance premium.

Broadest network
In and out of network coverage
No referrals needed

Local Government Freedom Plans

Freedom Employees prior to 7/1/2019
Freedom 2019 after 7/1/2019
Freedom 10
Freedom 15
Freedom 1525
Freedom 2030
Freedom 2035
Freedom HDLOW
Freedom HDHigh

SHBP Government Active Plan Compare (PDF)
SHBP Government Retiree Under 65 Plan Compare (PDF)
Division of Pensions & Benefits Guidebooks

This is a new kind of plan that gives you more ways to save and stay healthy, without compromising quality. When you need care, you have two “tiers” of providers to choose from: Tier 1 providers are part of the Aetna Premier Care Network Plus network (APCN), and Tier 2 providers are part of the nationwide Open Access Aetna Select℠ network. You’ll save money when you stay within the Tier 1 network for care. APCN plus multi-tier is a tiered performance network which offers coverage in 24 states including NJ, NY and PA.

No referrals
No out of network coverage
Tier 1 – Maximum savings
Tier 2 – Standard savings

When you search for providers or facilities, we will list Maximum savings and Standard savings.

SHBP Government Active Plan Compare (PDF)
SHBP Government Retiree Under 65 Plan Compare (PDF)
Division of Pensions & Benefits Guidebooks
Liberty Plus Network (PDF)

The HMO plan is ideal for employees who want fixed, predictable costs. It’s an in-network-only plan, which means you’ll need to use providers within the nationwide Aetna Select network to receive coverage.

Select a primary care physician
Referrals are required
No out of network coverage

SHBP Government Active Plan Compare (PDF)
SHBP Government Retiree Under 65 Plan Compare (PDF)
Division of Pensions & Benefits Guidebooks

Your Aetna Freedom plan choices include two high-deductible health plan (HDHP) options: Freedom HDHigh and HDLow. You can pair a HDHP plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Your HSA offers triple tax savings: your contributions are pre-tax, your investment growth is tax-free, and qualified withdrawals for health care expenses are tax-free. And all unused money is yours to keep - even if you leave the plan.

HSA Overview (PDF)
HSA Financial Wellness (PDF)
HSA Investments (PDF)
HSA Investment Funds List (PDF)

We've got your back

We know health care is personal and full of tough questions.

Aetna Concierge is here to help find your answers, call 1-877-StateNJ or 1-877-782-8365, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM ET.

Aetna Concierge has answers to help you make sense of your health plan. They can help you:

Understand your plan benefits
Select a provider
Explain programs
Navigate the health care experience
Research claims
Find the right resources

At Aetna we’re with you wherever you are on your health care journey.

Find participating doctors, dentists, urgent care facilities, hospitals and more with our custom search tool.

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