FIFA players compete at Independence LIVE for a chance to represent the Philadelphia Union in the MLS’s new esports league

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Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Union Independence LIVE transformed into a video gaming arena on Sunday to host a semifinals event for the Philadelphia Union’s esports Open. The tournament, presented by Independence Blue Cross, is designed to identify the city’s most talented FIFA 18 player, who will go on to represent the Union in Major League Soccer’s new gaming league,...
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Independence and Comcast collaborate on Innovation Day to spotlight cutting-edge health technology

Innovation Day
Pictured left to right: Brian Lobley,  president of Commercial and Consumer Markets for Independence; Don Mathis, general manager of Growth Initiatives for Comcast; and Terry Booker, vice president of Corporate Development and Innovation for Independence.   Independence Blue Cross, in collaboration with Comcast, through its Connected Health effort, hosted “Innovation Day,” which featured some of the region’s most promising health care start-ups and entrepreneurs....
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Independence executive Tony Taliaferro receives the Albert S. Dandridge III Diversity Award

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Tony Taliaferro, vice president and deputy general counsel at Independence Blue Cross, is the recipient of the 2017 Albert S. Dandridge III Diversity Award presented by the Philadelphia Bar Association. The award recognizes an individual who has made a substantial contribution to diversity in the Philadelphia area and who promotes full and equal inclusion in the legal profession....
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Independence Blue Cross removes cost sharing for naloxone and Narcan

Action aims to remove access barriers, save lives, and further combat the opioid abuse epidemic

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced that as of March 1 it is removing member cost sharing for injectable and nasal spray formulations of naloxone and Narcan (a brand of naloxone). Independence is one of the first Blue plans in the country to implement this change....
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Independence Blue Cross reports growing uptake of HPV vaccine

HoA Adolescent Vaccine
34 percent of the area adolescents received a first dose of HPV vaccine by their 13th birthday, but state HPV vaccination rates still low compared to other adolescent immunizations Philadelphia, PA — While human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination rates have risen substantially, just 34 percent of adolescents in the Philadelphia region received a first dose of the vaccine by their 13th birthday,...
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Independence launches Relax, Recharge, Renew Sweepstakes with GeoBlue 

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Don’t miss this opportunity to win five nights in Greece

We can think of dozens of reasons to travel, but what better reason than enhancing your own health and well-being? It’s true — travel is good for your heart, relieves stress, boosts happiness, and lowers the risk of depression! That’s why Independence Blue Cross (Independence) teamed up with international health insurance provider GeoBlue to offer one winner a chance to embark on a five-night vacation to one of the world’s most scenic and sought after destinations: Greece....
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Blue Crew 2017 results

Blue Crew City Harvest 2017
The Blue Crew volunteering at City Harvest. Giving back to the community has been a cornerstone value at Independence Blue Cross (Independence) since the company began. Through the Blue Crew corporate volunteer program, Independence associates and their families donate their time and talent to make a positive impact in our neighborhoods. From preparing nutritious meals for the infirm with MANNA,...
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Independence makes operational adjustments due to Eagles Championship Parade on February 8

The entire Independence Health Group organization, including Independence Blue Cross, shares in the region’s pride and excitement over the Philadelphia Eagles’ historic win on Sunday. Because of the potential impact on traffic and public transportation for associates, the company will adjust the operating schedules of some offices in the Philadelphia region on the day of the Eagles Championship Parade on Thursday,...
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Independence Blue Cross partners with SEPTA to sponsor free subway rides for Eagles Championship Parade

Philadelphia — To make it easier for Philadelphia Eagles fans to enjoy the Championship Parade on Thursday, February 8, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will partner with SEPTA to sponsor free rides on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford Lines on that day. “Independence shares in our region’s joy and excitement after the Philadelphia Eagles’ historic win. Like our hometown team,...
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In advance of the Big Game, Independence Blue Cross’s sponsored “Underdog” mask cutouts have arrived for Philadelphia Eagles fans

The public can download and print the digital version of the “underdog” mask at home. Philadelphia, PA — Ahead of the Big Game in Minneapolis on Sunday, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) sponsored the insertion of “underdog” mask cutouts in the February 2 print edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The masks have proven to be so popular,...
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