Independence Blue Cross Earns High Medicare Star Quality Ratings for 2018

Ratings reflect Independence’s continued commitment to providing top service and high-quality plans Philadelphia – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced that its Personal Choice 65 PPO and Keystone 65 HMO Medicare Advantage plans received a four Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2018. The CMS Star Ratings compare Medicare Advantage plans on a scale of one to five,...
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Independence Blue Cross empowers members to “Achieve with Independence”

New technology-based tools and programs provide motivation to live healthy Philadelphia – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is giving its members personalized resources and tools to help them lead a healthier life and achieve their health goals. The Achieve with Independence digital toolset empowers members to take an active role in their health, follow through with treatment plans,...
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Independence Blue Cross and Tower Health reach agreement on new three-year contract

Statement from Clint Matthews, President and CEO, Tower Health and Anthony V. Coletta, M.D., MBA, President, Independence Blue Cross Facilitated Health Networks

Independence Blue Cross and Tower Health have agreed to a new three-year contract, effective immediately, that ensures Independence customers continue to receive in-network health care coverage at Brandywine, Chestnut Hill, Jennersville, Phoenixville,...
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Independence Blue Cross offers zero-premium Medicare Advantage plan in all five counties it serves

Other 2018 benefits include HMO plans that do not require referrals and one of the largest networks of doctors and hospitals in the region Philadelphia – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced a new zero-premium Medicare Advantage plan, Keystone 65 Basic Rx HMO, that will be offered across its entire five-county service area — Bucks,...
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Independence Blue Cross members impacted by the changing ownership of five Community Health Systems hospitals

Philadelphia, PA — October 1, 2017 — Statement from Anthony V. Coletta, M.D., MBA, president, Independence Blue Cross Facilitated Health Networks. “At Independence Blue Cross our priority is making sure our members and customers have access to quality care and affordable health care coverage. We value the relationships we have with our network providers and have demonstrated this commitment through effective partnerships and collaborations,...
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Independence announces continued participation in Federal Marketplace

Philadelphia, PA — Statement from Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence Health Group, on the company’s 2018 Federal Marketplace participation: “For nearly 80 years, Independence has been serving members in our region. Although other health insurers exited the Federal Marketplace in recent years, we continued to participate. This is the first time we seriously considered not being on the Federal Marketplace because of all of the uncertainty around health care reform....
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Independence Blue Cross launches “Be a Community Rock Star” campaign for United Way

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today launched its 2017 annual campaign for United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. The campaign — Be a Community Rock Star — encourages Independence associates to take center stage and let their generosity shine. “Independence is deeply invested in our community. Every day we work to improve the well-being of the people in our region,...
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Independence launches new medical and pharmacy product portfolio for large employers

Philadelphia – Independence Blue Cross (Independence) introduces new medical and prescription drug product portfolios for employers in southeastern Pennsylvania with 51 or more employees. The products, which are effective January 1, 2018, give large employers choice and affordability and are available to both fully-insured and self-funded customers. The new portfolio includes more than 150 medical and 20 prescription drug product options that feature modernized health plans designed to help employers better manage their health care costs....
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Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by Hurricane Irma

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members in Florida and its members in other areas who might be affected by Hurricane Irma. “We stand ready to serve our members affected by Hurricane Irma and its aftermath and are committed to getting them continuous access to the care they need,” said Daniel J....
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Independence Blue Cross is committed to helping members and the community-at-large during aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members and the community-at-large in Texas following Hurricane Harvey. “Our thoughts are with the people and communities coping with the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey,” said Daniel J. Hilferty, president and CEO of Independence. “We have many members in the affected areas and are committed to getting them access to the care they need,...
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