Independence Blue Cross announces winners of Celebrate Caring campaign to recognize outstanding nurses

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Over 1,100 nominations were submitted in the second year of the popular campaign

Philadelphia, PA — May 6, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) kicks off National Nurses Week, May 6-12, with the announcement of its 2020 Celebrate Caring winners and honorees. Celebrate Caring recognizes outstanding nurses in the Greater Philadelphia region. The nurses being recognized were chosen from over 1,100 nominations submitted by co-workers,...
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Independence Blue Cross joins Blue plans across the country to address COVID-19 pandemic

Philadelphia, PA — April 24, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross’s (Independence) extensive efforts to assist members, hospitals and health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic are included in an announcement by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) this week summarizing the collective work of BCBSA’s 36 independent and locally-operated plans across the United States. BCBSA reports that companies in the Association have committed a total of nearly $3 billion to date to aid in the ongoing fight against COVID-19....
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Independence provides members access to emotional wellness app at no cost

Award-winning resource helps users build the emotional strength to handle whatever comes their way

Philadelphia, PA — April 14, 2020 —  At this stressful time, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is offering members access to an award-winning emotional wellness app, Stop, Breathe & Think, at no cost until June 14, 2020. The app provides effective ways to alleviate feelings of anxiety,...
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Independence waives cost-sharing for COVID-19 inpatient treatment

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Independence also suspends prior authorizations for acute inpatient admissions and post-acute transfers

Philadelphia, PA — April 3, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced that it would waive member cost-sharing for in-network, inpatient, acute care treatment for COVID-19. This means members will pay no co-pay, co-insurance or deductible in this scenario. (Please note that for Medicare Advantage members,...
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Independence launches dedicated COVID-19 website for members

The new ibx.com/covid-19 offers comprehensive information and resources on coronavirus

Philadelphia, PA — March 23, 2020 — Since January, Independence Blue Cross has been providing information and education to members about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak via its Newsroom. Now, Independence announces a new, comprehensive website dedicated to COVID-19 information and resources at ibx.com/covid-19. Independence members can visit ibx.com/covid-19 for information related to: Symptoms and testing: The site includes information about testing locations throughout the region....
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Independence expands telemedicine coverage during COVID-19 outbreak

Changes encourage social distancing and increase access to care

Philadelphia, PA — March 20, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced today that it is expanding its coverage of telemedicine services. The change is one of many efforts to encourage social distancing and increase access to care. Independence announced on March 6 that it would waive copays for telemedicine services for eligible members through June 4,...
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Independence joins new funding initiative for area nonprofits to help vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19

IBX CEO Dan Hilferty stands behind the podium at the COVID-19 Fund announcement at City Hall. A female American Sign Language interpreter stands to his right
Philadelphia, PA — March 20, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) CEO Daniel J. Hilferty participated in the City of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 Update press event at City Hall to announce the organization’s support for the new PHL COVID-19 Fund. The Fund will provide grants to Greater Philadelphia nonprofit organizations that serve vulnerable populations such as the elderly,...
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Independence to close offices in the Philadelphia area and New Jersey amid COVID-19 outbreak

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Philadelphia, PA — March 17, 2020 —  Given the spread of COVID-19 in the region and Independence Blue Cross’s (Independence) commitment to protecting its workforce, the company announced today that Independence offices in the Philadelphia area and New Jersey will be closing today at 5 p.m. until further notice.  “This is an unprecedented time for our company,...
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Independence response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)

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Updated on June 4 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 (coronavirus) has escalated into a serious global health threat, we are working to make sure that our members can receive appropriate testing and treatment for this virus if needed....
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Independence takes additional steps to safeguard employee health during COVID-19 outbreak

Company institutes work from home policy through April 15

Philadelphia, PA — March 13, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announces additional steps the company is taking to help safeguard employees during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Due to the growing impact of COVID-19 in the region, Independence will require all associates in its Philadelphia-area and New Jersey offices to work remotely from Monday,...
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