Your frequently asked questions about COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Last updated on 5/27/20 Have a question about COVID-19? We’re here to help. Does Independence cover testing for COVID-19? Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is committed to ensuring that our members have access to the care they need, at the right time, and in the right setting. As COVID-19 has escalated into a serious global health threat,...
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Independence CEO Daniel Hilferty appears on special MSNBC Morning Joe show ‘Isolation Nation’ about COVID-19 pandemic

Dan Hilferty and panel of 3 medical experts with Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough
Independence Health Group CEO Daniel J. Hilferty joined co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski today on a special edition of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” about the COVID-19 pandemic. The hour-long show, Isolation Nation, included a panel discussion with Hilferty and several prominent medical experts. Hilferty talked about health insurance options for people who may be struggling to pay their premiums or who have recently lost their jobs....
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Independence headquarters shines blue to honor frontline workers

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) shines blue to honor healthcare workers and first responders working tirelessly on the frontlines to care for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Independence headquarters building on the company’s West Market Street campus is one of many iconic Philadelphia buildings that will be lit blue every Tuesday for the month of April....
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Independence COVID-19 website and resources available in Spanish

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is committed to reaching our members with important information and resources to support their health and well-being during the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 23, the company launched a dedicated COVID-19 website for members with information about staying healthy and getting the care they need. Today, Independence rolled out a Spanish-language version of the COVID-19 website....
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VIDEO: Independence reminds community “We’re in this together” on COVID-19

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) leadership stands in strong support of public officials and health experts as we navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19 (coronavirus). We’re committed to communicating to members, customers, and the community the importance of taking steps to safeguard our health. That’s why we launched a multi-media public service campaign, underscoring the message: We’re in this together....
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Blue Crew volunteers pack books for children in recognition of Read Across America Day

Blue Crew volunteers in blue t-shirts pack up books for children
Fifty Independence Blue Cross Blue Crew volunteers packed children’s books in recognition of National Read Across America Day on March 2. Independence collaborated with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Read by 4th, and People’s Emergency Center on this project. The books will be distributed through People’s Emergency Center’s Early Childhood Education programs to children and families currently in shelters or transitional housing,...
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Philadelphia’s 2nd CPR Training Kiosk debuts at the Perelman Center

Group photo from American Heart Association CPR Kiosk unveiling at the Perelman Center

The American Heart Association, Independence Blue Cross, and Penn Medicine celebrate installation of CPR Training kiosk

The American Heart Association (AHA) unveiled a new training kiosk in Philadelphia where visitors can learn Hands-Only CPR in under five minutes. The kiosk is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross and hosted by Penn Medicine. The three organizations work together regularly as part of the CPR Ready coalition,...
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Independence associate and substance use disorder advocate Patrick Flynn to attend State of the Union

Image of Independence Blue Cross associate, Patrick Flynn, speaking on stage about his recovery journey
 

Flynn will be the guest of U.S. Representative Madeleine Dean

Patrick Flynn, Government Affairs specialist at Independence Blue Cross, is the invited guest of United States Representative Madeleine Dean at the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., on February 4. Flynn is an activist for awareness for substance use disorders and has been in recovery for more than five years....
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Independence hosts KYW Newsradio Executive Briefing for fourth year

KYW Newsradio Executive Briefing 2020
For the fourth consecutive year, KYW Newsradio brought its Executive Briefing to Independence LIVE. The annual event offers an opportunity to hear from the station’s anchors and reporters about the important issues they expect to cover in 2020. Independence Blue Cross was the presenting sponsor. Independence Vice President of Communications Donna Farrell delivered opening remarks to an audience of local business leaders,...
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Independence Among Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies Joining Forces with Civica Rx to Lower Costs of Select High-Cost Generic Drugs

Today, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), along with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and 17 other BCBS companies announced a partnership with the nonprofit Civica Rx (Civica, Inc.) to form a new company that intends to lower prices of select high-cost generic drugs. “We are committed to finding new ways to make health care more accessible and affordable for the people and communities we serve....
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