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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Independence Blue Cross hosts TransWork job fair

Independence Business Alliance representatives Brian McGinnis, Zachary Wilcha, and Jone E. Magagna join TransWork Founder and Co-Chair Marcus Iannozzi, Independence Blue Cross Chief Human Resources Officer Jeanie Heffernan and Independence Blue Cross Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Workforce Initiatives John Clayton at Independence LIVE. On November 4, Independence Blue Cross and TransWork hosted a job fair for transgender and gender non-binary individuals....
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Independence raises over $216,000 for 2019 Philadelphia Heart Walk

Independence associates show strong support for 2019 Heart Walk

Independence Blue Cross associates, family, and friends participated in the 2019 Philadelphia Heart Walk at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, November 2. The annual event brings people throughout the region together in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Independence was recognized as a top fundraising company,...
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Independence donates $10,000 toward asthma care and education

Free community events offer resources on asthma care and prevention

The statistics around asthma are startling. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25 million Americans have the disease, including 5.5 million children. To help educate and inform families and the community about asthma care, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) invested $10,000 to establish at least two free asthma health fairs in Philadelphia....
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National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 26

Safely dispose your unused, expired, or unneeded prescription medication

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Take advantage of this opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose expired or unneeded medications. Independence Blue Cross supports the nationwide effort to clear homes of expired,...
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Independence associates celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Independence Blue Cross hosted a celebration of Philadelphia’s Hispanic heritage with two of the region’s largest employers, Comcast and Aramark. Employees from all three companies came together on October 11 in the Independence courtyard at 1901 Market Street to showcase Hispanic heritage with traditional food, music, and dancing. The event also highlighted our companies’ combined commitment to Hispanic communities in our region....
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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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Independence Blue Cross to Play Key Role in B. PHL Innovation Festival

13th Floor Pitch Room:
The Pitch Room at the new Independence Blue Cross Center for Innovation will be hosting B. PHL events. Philadelphia – October 10, 2019 – Several Independence Blue Cross (Independence) employees will offer their expertise as featured speakers at the B. PHL Innovation Festival on October15-17. As one of the festival’s location partners,...
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Dan Hilferty speaks at Asian American Chamber of Commerce awards

Dan Hilferty, Independence CEO, addresses the crowd at an awards banquet for the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia on October 3. Daniel J. Hilferty, Independence Blue Cross CEO, addressed more than 300 attendees at the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia awards banquet on October 3. Action News television co-anchor Nydia Han emceed the event,...
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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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