Jonathan Stump honored as an Emerging Leader by Modern Healthcare

Jonathan Stump, Independence Blue Cross vice president of Product Services, has been recognized as a 2019 Emerging Leader by Modern Healthcare. He is among the latest group of dynamic leaders 40 or younger recognized by the magazine for embracing the complex challenges to reshape the health care industry and fostering a culture of innovation and transformation....
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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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The City of Philadelphia awards Independence Blue Cross the Employer of Choice honor

Independence Blue Cross accepts the Employer of Choice honor from the City of Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Philadelphia, PA — October 7, 2019 — The City of Philadelphia selected Independence Blue Cross as an inaugural 2019 Philadelphia Employer of Choice. Jeanie Heffernan, Independence EVP and chief human resources officer, accepted the honor at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Department of Commerce and the Office of Workforce Development on October 2....
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Independence Blue Cross Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation Center

13th Floor Center for Innovation Reception Desk

The newly designed space will support the company’s external and internal innovation efforts

Philadelphia, PA — October 3, 2019 —  Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Innovation, located in the company’s headquarters at 1901 Market Street. The two-story, 30,000-square foot facility will provide space and resources to engage the community,...
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Independence Blue Cross announces 2020 Medicare Advantage offerings with new zero-premium, zero in-network deductible PPO plan in all five counties it serves

Philadelphia – October 1, 2019 – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced its 2020 Medicare Advantage offerings today, which include a new zero-premium, zero in-network deductible plan called Personal Choice 65SM Prime Rx PPO (Personal Choice 65 Prime). The new plan will be available in Independence’s entire five-county service area – Bucks, Chester, Delaware,...
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Independence promotes Kortney Cruz to vice president of Sales and Marketing-Medicare

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Philadelphia, PA — September 9, 2019 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) has promoted Kortney Cruz to vice president of Sales and Marketing-Medicare, effective September 9, 2019. In her new role, Cruz will report to Daphne Klausner, senior vice president of Senior Markets at Independence. Cruz succeeds Rob Smith, who was recently appointed president of Medicare at AmeriHealth Caritas....
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Paula Sunshine appointed to Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority

Governor Tom Wolf announced that Paula Sunshine, senior vice president and chief marketing executive at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), will serve as a member of the newly created Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority. The purpose of the Authority is to create, manage, and maintain a competitive state-based Marketplace where individual consumers can enroll in health insurance plans....
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Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Dorian

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members in areas affected by Hurricane Dorian. For members impacted by Hurricane Dorian in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Virginia Independence will alter some of its policies now through September 30, 2019. Specific steps include: Waiving precertification,...
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Independence associates graduate from 2019 Leadership Forum

Independence's 2019 Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum graduates, pictured from left, bottom row are: Lorraine Stewart, Tracey Carter, and MeLissa Pernell. Top row, from left are: Nicole Roberts, Sean Sanders, Thao (Katie) Vo, and Brandi Medley.
Independence’s 2019 Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum graduates, pictured from left, bottom row are: Lorraine Stewart, Tracey Carter, and MeLissa Pernell. Top row, from left are: Nicole Roberts, Sean Sanders, Thao (Katie) Vo, and Brandi Medley. Seven Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates were among the 60 recent graduates of the Urban League of Philadelphia Leadership Forum....
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Independence Blue Cross wins FEP Plan Excellence Award once again

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Independence Blue Cross recently accepted the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association 2018 Federal Employee Program (FEP) Plan Excellence Award for the second straight year. The company was recognized for its financial, operational, and clinical performance. Independence was presented with the award last month at the FEP National Conference in Minneapolis, MN. The company is one of 14 licensed Blue Cross Blue Shield plans to receive the award for 2018....
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