Childhood Vaccines: One of the Easiest Ways to Protect Your Kids

Childhood vaccines are safe and effective. IBX Medical Director Dr. Stephen Higgins discusses why it’s so important for kids to get all recommended vaccines.

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A Mobile App that Keeps Up with Me and My Family — No Matter Where We Are

The IBX mobile app, which now features the care cost estimator, helps me manage my health care from the palm of my hand.

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Urgent Care and Retail Clinics: What to Do When You Get Sick While Traveling

An unexpected trip to the ER can ruin your vacation. When you need immediate care and are traveling, an urgent care or retail clinic is a great option for health care.

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Facing Alzheimer’s Disease as a Patient or Caregiver

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Even if you don’t currently know someone with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s likely that you will eventually. Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 6 million Americans, and that number is projected to rise as the population ages. Did you know that… Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. It’s also the only cause of death in the top 10 that cannot be prevented,...
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Winter Wellness: Six Tips for Staying Healthy in the Cold Weather Season

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The end of the year can be a busy time for many of us. On top of that, the seasons are changing (winter officially begins on December 21), which can affect your physical and mental health. But you can’t forget to take care of yourself! With shorter days and colder weather on the horizon, it’s important to maintain healthy habits....
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The Value of an Independence Blue Cross Health Plan

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Consider for a moment the following statistics: From 2012 to 2016, commercial health care prices in the United States rose three times faster than inflation. In the Philadelphia area, commercial health care prices rose 16 percent between 2012 and 2016. Between 2010 and 2025, prescription drug prices in the United States are expected to increase by 136 percent....
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Beating Cancer as a Family: An IBX Associate’s Story

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Nicholas and Melissa Matyas. No parent ever expects to hear the words “your child has cancer” and to say that our world came to a crashing halt one day in March 2018 is an understatement. My son Nicholas, then 13, had lost more than 20 pounds over the course of 18 months....
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The Cost of Health Insurance Is More Than Just Your Premium

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Choosing a health insurance plan is an important decision. Like with any big purchase, you’ll want to compare how much you pay and what you’ll get in return. When you’re shopping for a plan, the “price tag” is the monthly premium, which is the amount you pay to your health insurance company to keep your coverage active....
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When, Why, and How to Change Medicare Plans

As a Medicare beneficiary, you can change your Medicare plan every year. And while there are certain timeframes when you’re allowed to make the change, there are many reasons why you might want or need to change, including: Maybe your health care needs have changed, and you need benefits not offered by your current plan. Some specialists,...
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Health Insurance Company Comparison: Independence Blue Cross vs. Oscar and AmBetter

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Open enrollment is here, and once again Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to offer the most health plans in the Philadelphia region. When it comes to 2020 health insurance plans, we know you have choices. That’s why we work hard to provide you with a range of plans to meet your needs and budget.

What Are You Looking for in a Health Plan?

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Caring for the Caregiver

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Each year, over 43 million Americans provide unpaid care to adults age 50 and older. That’s about one in every seven people — which means the likelihood is high that you, or someone you know, is a caregiver. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, why not show the caregivers in your life some TLC? Here are some ways you can help make their job a little easier....
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Can Yoga Help with Depression?

Lots of people struggle with their mood, but depression is more than just “feeling blue” for a few days. Depression is a common medical condition that can affect anyone, at any time, and at any age.

Recognize the Signs

October is national Depression Awareness Month, which aims to decrease the stigma around depression and help people recognize the signs....
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