Independence reminds seniors to look at their plan options before Medicare Annual Election Period ends on December 7

Some important questions to consider when comparing plans, include:

  • Will this plan provide me the richest, most valuable benefits?
  • Are the costs reasonable for the value?
  • Will it be convenient for me to take advantage of all the benefits?

 

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Independence Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Co-Host Inaugural Health of America Forum to Address Millennial Health Challenges

Reports show poorer health projections for millennials compared to GenX; potential economic burden

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Cari Champion and Lindsey Vonn on stage at the 2019 Health of America Forum at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia

Independence offers wide range of choices for individuals during Open Enrollment

Independence continues to provide a range of health plans to meet the needs of the community this Open Enrollment Period. Individuals can enroll in 2020 coverage November 1 through December 15, 2019.

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Independence and Be Well Philly celebrate local health heroes

Finalist Anne Wendel, PreserveFertility.org; Eileen Adelsberger, Philadelphia Magazine; Winner Amanda Piccirilli-Hall, Ainsley’s Angels of America; Koleen Cavanaugh, Independence Blue Cross; Gina Tomaine, Philadelphia Magazine; and Finalist Caitlin Thompson, Philly chapter of Little Bellas. Photo: Theresa Regan. Koleen Cavanaugh, Independence Blue Cross vice president Marketing, joined Be Well Philly to celebrate the 2019 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge finalists and winner....
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Dr. Ginny Calega testifies in support of bill aimed at improving treatment for opioid overdose survivors

Dr. Ginny Calega, vice president of Medical Affairs for Independence Blue Cross, testified on December 2 before the Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to support a bill that could improve treatment for opioid overdose survivors. Calega supported a bill that will authorize the Health Department to collect additional information from local hospitals regarding the interventions and outcomes associated with nonfatal opioid overdoses....
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Independence reminds seniors to look at their plan options before Medicare Annual Election Period ends on December 7

Seniors on computer
Philadelphia – December 2, 2019 – The Annual Election Period for Medicare ends on December 7 and Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the region’s leading health insurer, wants to be sure that individuals eligible for Medicare secure a plan that best meets their needs. Some important questions to consider when comparing plans, include: Will this plan provide me the richest,...
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The Deck the Hall Light Show returns for a third season at City Hall

Philadelphia's City Hall at Dilworth Park decked out with festive lighting for the Deck the Hall light show, sponsored by Independence Blue Cross
Independence Blue Cross President Paul Tufano helped kick off a third season of the Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross. On November 25, Tufano joined Paul Levy, president and CEO of Center City District, and Bernie Prazenica, president and general manager of 6ABC, for the premiere at Dilworth Park. Deck the Hall is a free choreographed light show projected on Philadelphia’s historic City Hall....
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Brian Lobley receives Heroes Among Us community hero award

Brian Lobley holiding the Heroes Among Us Award, is photographed with Ben Baskin, Mary Stengel Austen, and Christopher Cashman
Pictured left to right: Brian Lobley, EVP Health Markets, Independence Blue Cross, Ben Baskin, HAU founder and event director, Mary Stengel Austen, president & CEO, Tierney Communications, Christopher Cashman, principal, Cashman Strategic Advisors Brian Lobley, executive vice president of Health Markets at Independence Blue Cross, was awarded the 2019 Philadelphia Community Hero Award....
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Independence hosts American Cancer Society program on survivorship

Pictured l to r: Jack Ciatterelli, Jan Schwartz White, Linda Jacobs, Tiffany Kendig, and Dr. Ginny Calega at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Forum
Pictured l to r: Jack Ciatterelli, Jan Schwartz White, Linda Jacobs, Tiffany Kendig, and Dr. Ginny Calega On November 13, Independence Blue Cross hosted more than 50 health care practitioners and cancer advocates for the seventh annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Forum. The discussion about cancer survivorship was moderated by Dr....
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Independence joins the fight against diabetes at Step Out Walk

Helen Konstance, population health specialist, and Dr. Ronald Brooks, senior medical director, helped raise $9,000 for the the Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes For the 11th consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross supported the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes on November 2 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art....
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Key takeaways from the first-ever Health of America conference

Hundreds gathered at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on November 6 for the Health of America Forum, hosted by Independence Blue Cross and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. “Millennial Health: A Call to Action” offered a chance to understand more about millennials and learn how Blue Plans are working to address the health care risks of this generation....
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Independence Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Co-Host Inaugural Health of America Forum to Address Millennial Health Challenges

Cari Champion and Lindsey Vonn on stage at the 2019 Health of America Forum at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia
Cari Champion and Lindsey Vonn on stage at the 2019 Health of America Forum at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia

Reports show poorer health projections for millennials compared to GenX; potential economic burden

Philadelphia – November 6, 2019 – Today, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted the inaugural 2019 Health of America Forum,...
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Independence volunteers assemble care boxes for breast cancer patients

Diptych of two smiling female IBX associates packing Unite for HER care boxes at a volunteer event
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) teamed up with West Chester-based nonprofit Unite for HER on October 29 to prepare self-care boxes for Independence Blue Cross Medicare Advantage members who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Assembled by more than 50 Independence Blue Crew volunteers, the boxes contain products carefully selected to help enhance the health and comfort of those members while they undergo treatment....
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