Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by earthquake in Puerto Rico

Philadelphia, PA — January 9, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members affected by the earthquake in Puerto Rico on January 7. For members impacted in Puerto Rico, Independence will alter some of its policies now through February 6, 2020. Specific steps include: Waiving precertification, referral, and hospital admission requirements for medically necessary care for fully insured members....
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Independence expands its program with MANNA to deliver free, medically tailored meals to more of its Medicare Advantage members in 2020

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Philadelphia, PA — January 6, 2020 — In a continued effort to address the social and environmental conditions affecting seniors in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is expanding its program with MANNA to offer more of its Medicare Advantage members a free and nutritious meal delivery program. The expanded program, which started on January 1,...
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Open Enrollment deadline is December 15

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Independence Blue Cross urges consumers to look at their plan options before the open enrollment deadline

Philadelphia, PA — December 13, 2019 —With the Open Enrollment deadline quickly approaching, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is out in the community helping consumers enroll in the plan that is right for them. Individual consumers have until Sunday,...
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Independence reminds seniors to look at their plan options before Medicare Annual Election Period ends on December 7

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Philadelphia – December 2, 2019 – The Annual Election Period for Medicare ends on December 7 and Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the region’s leading health insurer, wants to be sure that individuals eligible for Medicare secure a plan that best meets their needs. Some important questions to consider when comparing plans, include: Will this plan provide me the richest,...
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Independence offers wide range of choices for individual Open Enrollment

Philadelphia, PA — October 31, 2019 — With Open Enrollment for individual consumers beginning tomorrow, November 1, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will continue to provide a wide range of health plans to meet the needs of the community. Individual consumers have from November 1 to December 15, 2019, to enroll in a health plan if they want health care coverage for 2020....
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Independence Blue Cross to offer drug rebates upfront, at the point of sale

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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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Open Enrollment deadline is December 15

Independence Blue Cross is urging consumers to look at their plan options before the deadline

Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the region’s leading health insurer, is meeting consumers where they live, work, and play to ensure they know how to choose a health plan and enroll before the December 15 deadline. Independence can help consumers look at their options and enroll in-person,...
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As Open Enrollment begins, Independence Blue Cross offers range of options to help consumers make informed choices

With Open Enrollment for individual consumers beginning November 1, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the region’s leading health insurer, is meeting consumers where they live, work, and play to ensure they know how to choose a health plan, enroll, and get the most from their health benefits. Independence will offer consumers convenient options to obtain information and support in-person,...
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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 takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Michael

2018 Hurricane Michael
Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members in areas affected by Hurricane Michael. For members impacted by Hurricane Michael in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Independence will alter some of its policies now through November 12, 2018. Specific steps include: Waiving precertification, referral, and hospital admission requirements for medically necessary care for fully insured members....
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