New Report: Early-Onset Dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnoses spike

Independence saw more than an 80 percent increase in the prevalence of members age 30-44 with Alzheimer’s disease and/or early onset dementia between 2014 and 2017

Philadelphia – February 27, 2020 –  According to data collected by Independence Blue Cross and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, diagnoses of early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in our region and across the country have notably increased in recent years....
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Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas launch community health program in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — January 24, 2020 — Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), and AmeriHealth Caritas announce the launch of “Keystone Connection to Wellness.” This new initiative will address the significant health disparities in life expectancy and infant mortality experienced by North Philadelphia residents.
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Independence Blue Cross sponsors 2020 PHS Flower Show

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Daphne Klausner, SVP of Senior Markets at Independence, shakes hands with Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows & Events for the Philadelphia Horticultural Society, at the 2020 Flower Show press event. Philadelphia, PA — January 22, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) joins the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) as an exclusive sponsor of the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show....
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Independence Blue Cross is first health insurer to offer new fitness benefit

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App-based solution connects members to fitness studios, gyms, and trainers

PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 15, 2020) – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and GlobalFit have teamed up to offer GlobalFit Anywhere. GlobalFit Anywhere connects Independence members to fitness studios, gyms, and trainers in the Greater Philadelphia region at the best possible prices. As of January 1,...
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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 extended to 3 a.m. December 18

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

Philadelphia, PA — December 17, 2019 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced yesterday that Open Enrollment will be extended to 3 a.m. EST on December 18. CMS said they extended the deadline because during the final hours of Open Enrollment some consumers may have experienced issues....
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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 Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Co-Host Inaugural Health of America Forum to Address Millennial Health Challenges

Cari Champion and Lindsey Vonn on stage at the 2019 Health of America Forum at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia
Cari Champion and Lindsey Vonn on stage at the 2019 Health of America Forum at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia

Reports show poorer health projections for millennials compared to GenX; potential economic burden

Philadelphia – November 6, 2019 – Today, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) hosted the inaugural 2019 Health of America Forum,...
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