Independence Blue Cross helps seniors enroll in Medicare plans

Philadelphia — October 21, 2019 — Last week was the start of the 2020 Annual Election Period for Medicare, and Independence Blue Cross is meeting seniors where they live, work, and play throughout October and November for a day of good, healthy fun and to make sure they will get most from their health benefits. Independence will be traveling throughout the community to help seniors understand their 2020 benefits and the best health plan options for their individual needs....
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CEO Dan Hilferty honored with Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award

Philadelphia, PA — October 8, 2019 — On September 27, Independence Health Group CEO Daniel J. Hilferty received the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award for his business achievements and for his support of Irish cultural and community organizations in Philadelphia and beyond. Hilferty was honored at an award ceremony hosted by the Donegal County Council. At the event,...
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors Pennsylvania Conference for Women

Image depicting stage at Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Tamala Edwards, 6abc news anchor, welcomes 10,000 attendees at the 2019 Pennsylvania Conference for Women on October 2 Independence Blue Cross (Independence) executives shared their experience and insight at the 2019 Pennsylvania Conference for Women on October 2. Independence sponsored the annual professional and personal development event,...
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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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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 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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Independence Blue Cross honors nurses at Celebrate Caring Reception

Celebrate Caring winning nurses and finalist group photo
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted a reception for the winners and finalists of its Celebrate Caring campaign on June 18 at Independence LIVE, 1919 Market St. in Philadelphia. Celebrate Caring was a multi-media campaign and contest which invited the public to identify nurses who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional care. Nearly 700 nominations from over 180 heath care settings were submitted....
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Celebration of Community Service honors Independence leadership

IBX VP Stephen Fera with Evan Benn of The Philadelphia Inquirer at the Corporate Philanthropy Conference and Awards on June 26
IBX VP Stephen Fera with Evan Benn, Evan Benn, Philadelphia Inquirer Director of Editorial Marketing at the Corporate Philanthropy Conference and Awards One Independence leader was honored and another was a featured panelist at the Corporate Philanthropy Conference and Awards in Philadelphia on June 26. The Philadelphia Inquirer hosted the celebration of community service at the Crystal Tea Room....
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Independence Blue Cross to offer drug rebates upfront, at the point of sale

Young woman pharmacist selling medications standing with male client at the paydesk of the pharmacy store
Philadelphia, PA — May 29, 2019 — On June 1, 2019, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will begin to offer drug rebates at the point of sale to Commercial fully insured members who have prescription drug benefits and fill rebate-eligible brand medications through retail pharmacies or the mail. Independence has historically used the rebates received from drug manufacturers to help offset all members’ prescription drug plan costs and premiums....
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Independence sponsors community health fair and symposium

Pictured from left to right: Adam Jones and Warren Montague of the Scottish Rite; Ruth Lewis, community resident; and Kenyatta D. Donley of Independence Blue Cross
Pictured from left to right: Adam Jones and Warren Montague of the Scottish Rite; Ruth Lewis, a community resident; and Kenyatta D. Donley of Independence Blue Cross. Photo courtesy of Stu Lee Photography. The City of Philadelphia welcomed the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (Scottish Rite) for its annual convention over Memorial Day Weekend....
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