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 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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300 Independence volunteers beautify McVeigh Rec Center as part of annual Day of Caring activities

300 volunteers in blue IBX Blue Crew T-shirts at McVeigh Recreation Center on Day of Caring 2019
Three hundred Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates joined City Year Philadelphia and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey to help beautify the McVeigh Recreation Center in West Kensington. The activities held on  September 18 are part of the company’s annual United Way giving campaign which runs from September 16-27. Independence Blue Crew volunteers painted murals,...
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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 Blue Cross sponsors 2019 Main Line Bike Race

2018 Main Line Bike Race
Racers take the starting line Sunday, August 11 Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to sponsor the Main Line Bike Race for the second year. The annual USA Cycling-certified event benefits Narberth Ambulance. Races will be held in downtown Ardmore on Sunday, August 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Community events like the Main Line Bike Race bring people together and remind us all of the importance of caring for one another,” said Paula Sunshine,...
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