Independence Blue Cross offers a wide range of health insurance choices for individual Open Enrollment

Philadelphia, PA — With Open Enrollment for individual consumers beginning November 1, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the region’s leading health insurer, will continue to provide a wide range of plans to meet the needs of the community. According to a recent poll, nearly 79 percent of Americans do not know when Open Enrollment for individual consumers takes place....
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Independence Blue Cross associates join Philly Heart Walk to help fight heart disease and stroke

Photo credit: Jules Vuotto More than 450 Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates, family, and friends raised funds and joined thousands of other walkers at the 2018 Philadelphia Heart Walk on Saturday, October 27 at Citizens Bank Park. Independence is a corporate sponsor for the Philadelphia Heart Walk, which is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness and funds to help the American Heart Association build healthier lives free of heart disease and stroke....
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Independence Blue Cross appoints Lorena Plaza as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced that Lorena Plaza has been appointed vice president of Financial Planning and Analysis. In her new role, Plaza is responsible for leading Independence’s annual and strategic financial planning as well as processes for forecasting, cost alignment, and analysis of results. Plaza reports to Gregory E. Deavens, chief financial officer at Independence....
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Independence Blue Cross and Premier Orthopaedics sign new five-year agreement

Premier and Independence
Independence, the region’s largest health insurer, and Premier Orthopaedics (Premier), a full-service physician owned orthopedic practice with more locations throughout Chester and Delaware counties than any orthopedic provider, have signed a new five-year agreement.
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Deck the Hall light show will dazzle again at Dilworth Park

Philadelphia City Hall Holiday Lights
Light show set to music to transform City Hall into technicolored winter wonderland PHILADELPHIA, PA — Center City District has once again partnered with 6abc to bring City Hall to life with the sights and sounds of the holiday season. This will be the second year for the Deck the Hall Light Show,...
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Independence Blue Cross and Tower Health to jointly explore new programs that drive access to higher quality, more affordable care

Dr. Anthony V. Coletta, Clint Matthews, and Daniel J. Hilferty
Celebrating the signing of the Letter of Intent between Tower Health and Independence Blue Cross are, left to right: Dr. Anthony V. Coletta, president of Facilitated Health Networks at Independence Blue Cross; Clint Matthews, president and CEO of Tower Health; and Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross. Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Tower Health – a health care system that includes Brandywine, Chestnut Hill, Jennersville, Phoenixville, Pottstown, and Reading hospitals – have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to permit discussions on innovative programs that will better manage care,...
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Independence Blue Cross named presenting sponsor of Chester County Color 5k

Chester County Color 5K

Run and walk raises funds to combat opioid and heroin addiction epidemic

WEST CHESTER, PA – Chester County Commissioners and District Attorney Tom Hogan are pleased to announce the support of Independence Blue Cross as the “Transformation” presenting sponsor of the third annual Color 5K run and walk, raising funds to combat the opioid and heroin epidemic....
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Independence Blue Cross helps seniors enroll in Medicare plans

Seniors on computer
Philadelphia – This week is the start of the 2019 Annual Election Period for Medicare and Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is meeting seniors where they live, work, and play throughout October to ensure they know how to choose a Medicare plan, enroll, and get the most from their health benefits. Independence and its licensed sales agents will be traveling throughout the community to help seniors understand the best health plan options for their individual needs....
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Philadelphia 76ers launch Blue Week presented by Independence Blue Cross

Starting October 11, 76ers and Independence will “paint the town blue”

Co-branded opening night t-shirts to be distributed on October 18 vs. Chicago

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that it will launch Blue Week presented by Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today, Thursday, October 11. For the seventh consecutive year, the team and Independence will collaborate to bring 76ers-themed activations throughout Philadelphia in advance of the 76ers’ home opener on Thursday,...
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 55+Thrive Lifestyle Conference

55+ Thrive

Executives at the insurer join former Eagles Head Coach Dick Vermeil, soap opera star Genie Francis, and Inquirer journalists at the event

On Saturday, October 13, Independence Blue Cross proudly served as presenting sponsor of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s 55+Thrive Lifestyle Conference. Former NFL Head Coach Dick Vermeil joined soap opera star Genie Francis as well as leaders from Independence and Inquirer writers and editors at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown for a day of workshops,...
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