Independence Blue Cross announces Member Appreciation Day at The Franklin Institute

Independence Blue Cross celebrates the company’s commitment to its members and the community with discounted admission on Saturday, September 21 for all Independence Blue Cross members. Members can receive $3 off admission when they show their ID cards.

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Independence introduces Health of America website

Independence Blue Cross recently introduced a new website, ibx.com/healthofamerica, dedicated to news and information about the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Health of America initiative.

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Paula Sunshine appointed to Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority

Governor Tom Wolf announced that Paula Sunshine, chief marketing executive at Independence Blue Cross, will serve as a member of the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority.

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New agreement with CTCA offers more options for cancer care

Photo courtesy of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Philadelphia.  Philadelphia – September 19, 2019 – Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the leading health insurer in southeastern Pennsylvania, and Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) Philadelphia, part of a national network of cancer care providers, have signed a new four-year agreement. The agreement, effective September 1,...
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Independence Blue Cross announces Member Appreciation Day at The Franklin Institute

Discounted museum admission on September 21 for Independence members

Independence Blue Cross celebrates the company’s commitment to its members and the community with discounted admission on Saturday, September 21 for all Independence Blue Cross members. Members can receive $3 off admission when they show their ID cards. Attendees can also enter a drawing to win passes to the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest....
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Independence Blue Cross serves as title sponsor of PCOM Wellness Fest

Two women, a man, and three children enjoy the 2018 PCOM Wellness Fest.

Free health fair promotes health and wellness on Saturday, September 21

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will serve as the title sponsor of the second annual Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Wellness Fest on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PCOM’s City Avenue campus. The fun-filled event is designed to promote healthy living....
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Get ahead of cancer with the Prostate Cancer Foundation

Independence Blue Cross is teaming up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) this September in support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. One in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, but the disease is 99 percent treatable with early detection. Let’s get ahead of this devastating disease together. Take action this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Understand your risk with this quiz....
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Independence promotes Kortney Cruz to vice president of Sales and Marketing-Medicare

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Philadelphia, PA — September 9, 2019 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) has promoted Kortney Cruz to vice president of Sales and Marketing-Medicare, effective September 9, 2019. In her new role, Cruz will report to Daphne Klausner, senior vice president of Senior Markets at Independence. Cruz succeeds Rob Smith, who was recently appointed president of Medicare at AmeriHealth Caritas....
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Independence introduces Health of America website

Independence Blue Cross recently introduced a new website, ibx.com/healthofamerica, dedicated to news and information about the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Health of America initiative. The Health of America initiative aims to understand, measure and help improve the health and well-being of all Americans. It is a source of insights, information, and powerful stories highlighting how Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) companies are leading the way to better health care — and better health — for America....
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Paula Sunshine appointed to Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority

Governor Tom Wolf announced that Paula Sunshine, senior vice president and chief marketing executive at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), will serve as a member of the newly created Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority. The purpose of the Authority is to create, manage, and maintain a competitive state-based Marketplace where individual consumers can enroll in health insurance plans....
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Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Dorian

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members in areas affected by Hurricane Dorian. For members impacted by Hurricane Dorian in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Virginia Independence will alter some of its policies now through September 30, 2019. Specific steps include: Waiving precertification,...
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Independence associates graduate from 2019 Leadership Forum

Independence's 2019 Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum graduates, pictured from left, bottom row are: Lorraine Stewart, Tracey Carter, and MeLissa Pernell. Top row, from left are: Nicole Roberts, Sean Sanders, Thao (Katie) Vo, and Brandi Medley.
Independence’s 2019 Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum graduates, pictured from left, bottom row are: Lorraine Stewart, Tracey Carter, and MeLissa Pernell. Top row, from left are: Nicole Roberts, Sean Sanders, Thao (Katie) Vo, and Brandi Medley. Seven Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates were among the 60 recent graduates of the Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum....
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Independence Blue Cross wins FEP Plan Excellence Award once again

Image from award ceremony
Independence Blue Cross recently accepted the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association 2018 Federal Employee Program (FEP) Plan Excellence Award for the second straight year. The company was recognized for its financial, operational, and clinical performance. Independence was presented with the award last month at the FEP National Conference in Minneapolis, MN. The company is one of 14 licensed Blue Cross Blue Shield plans to receive the award for 2018....
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