Independence Blue Cross named presenting sponsor of Chester County Color 5k

Chester County Color 5K

Run and walk raises funds to combat opioid and heroin addiction epidemic

WEST CHESTER, PA – Chester County Commissioners and District Attorney Tom Hogan are pleased to announce the support of Independence Blue Cross as the “Transformation” presenting sponsor of the third annual Color 5K run and walk, raising funds to combat the opioid and heroin epidemic....
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Independence Blue Cross helps seniors enroll in Medicare plans

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Philadelphia – This week is the start of the 2019 Annual Election Period for Medicare and Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is meeting seniors where they live, work, and play throughout October to ensure they know how to choose a Medicare plan, enroll, and get the most from their health benefits. Independence and its licensed sales agents will be traveling throughout the community to help seniors understand the best health plan options for their individual needs....
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Philadelphia 76ers launch Blue Week presented by Independence Blue Cross

Starting October 11, 76ers and Independence will “paint the town blue”

Co-branded opening night t-shirts to be distributed on October 18 vs. Chicago

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that it will launch Blue Week presented by Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today, Thursday, October 11. For the seventh consecutive year, the team and Independence will collaborate to bring 76ers-themed activations throughout Philadelphia in advance of the 76ers’ home opener on Thursday,...
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Main Line NAMI and Independence Blue Cross present Mental Health Resources Fair and 5k Walk

Lower Merion, PA – The Main Line affiliate of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and Independence Blue Cross invite the community to find help/find hope at its fall mental health information fair and 5k Walk. Main Line NAMI on the Move will take place on Saturday, October 13, beginning at 8:30am at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church,...
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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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Independence Medicare offerings for 2019 emphasize affordable premiums and quality coverage with access to the largest network of doctors and hospitals in the region

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Philadelphia – Americans are living longer than ever before. As the number of people 65 and older increases – especially in states with large senior populations, like Pennsylvania – so do the health care costs they face. Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is dedicated to making health coverage affordable for seniors in the region and is providing Medicare plans in 2019 that emphasize quality and affordable coverage,...
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Independence Blue Cross kicks off second round of “Know Your Value” employee empowerment program

From left to right:  Independence associates Tashima Waller, Tanisha Alston, Lena Anderson, and Chief Human Resources officer Jeanie Heffernan.

Independence CEO Dan Hilferty and Know Your Value founder Mika Brzezinski  join 48 employees for launch event.

Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is again partnering with Comcast NBCUniversal to offer the “Know Your Value” employee development and empowerment program to a select and diverse group of associates....
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Get in the Game with Independence and the Philadelphia Union

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Incentive program inspires members to be Fearless Fit

PHILADELPHIA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced a new initiative with the Philadelphia Union (Union) to engage members and inspire them to find their Fearless Fit motivation. The Get in the Game incentive program offered through Independence’s Achieve Well-being platform gives members the opportunity to win exciting prizes from the Union simply for completing health-focused activities....
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Independence Blue Cross provides notice of a privacy incident

Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross, LLC (Independence) is providing notice to certain members of a recent incident involving protected health information. On July 19, 2018, the Independence Blue Cross Privacy Office was notified that certain member information may have been accessible for unauthorized viewing. We quickly launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of this incident,...
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Independence Blue Cross Launches 2018 ‘Community MVP!’ United Way Campaign

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today launched its 2018 annual associate campaign —  “Community MVP!” — for United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. The campaign runs through September 28 and features a variety of events and community service projects to connect Independence associates with many of the organizations supported by the United Way. In 2017, nearly 80 percent of Independence associates participated in the United Way campaign,...
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