Behind the Scenes with the Blue Cross Broad Street Run Race Director

An interview with Jim Marino, who has organized and directed the largest ten-mile race in the country for the past 22 years.

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5 Eco-friendly Tips that Benefit You and the Planet

Adopting a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle helps the environment, and boosts your own health as well.

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Blue Cross Broad Street Run: 3 Tips for the Casual Runner

The BCBSR isn’t just for hardcore runners. This race is great opportunity to challenge yourself, no matter what level of runner you are.

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Are You Struggling to Enjoy Veggies?

I have good news and bad news… Let’s get the bad news over with: Most of us aren’t eating enough veggies. In fact, the stats are pretty abysmal, showing that only 1 in 10 Americans are getting the suggested amount of veggies. Because veggies are so packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends that fruits and vegetables make up half of each meal and that adults eat 2 to 3 cups of veggies a day (depending on your age and gender)....
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A Message of Hope: Making a Collective Impact

The IBX Blue Crew was proud to partner with Tony Heath and the volunteers from UPS for the Happy Hope Factory project. Looking back, it seems inevitable that Tony Heath and I would become friends. I first met Tony, a long-time employee at UPS, through the United Way Corporate Volunteer Council, which is an organization dedicated to increasing the collective impact of employer volunteer programs in our region....
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3 Things You Need to Know About $0 Premium Medicare Advantage Plans

Would you believe it’s possible to get all your health care coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan and not pay a monthly premium? Well, you can, and I want to give you the full scoop on how you can get quality coverage with no monthly premium.

The Truth Behind $0 Premium Plans

Medicare Advantage plans (known as Part C plans) combine your Original Medicare Part A and B benefits into one plan....
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What Is a Special Enrollment Period?

If you lose coverage through a job, have a kid, get married, or move, you don’t have to wait for the open enrollment period to shop for a new health plan.
Try as you may to plan ahead, you can’t always see the future. But if you lose the health care coverage you have through a job, have a kid, get married, or move, you don’t have to wait for the open enrollment period to shop for a new health plan. Read on to learn more about applying for health insurance during the special enrollment period....
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Sprinkle Your Mornings with Healthier Alternatives to Donuts

Cream-filled, frosted, and glazed — oh my! If any of these words make a regular appearance in your morning routine, there’s a chance that what you are really enjoying is an early dessert. National Donut Day comes around each year, and it tends to drum up debates in Philadelphia about the merits of these sacred treats....
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5 Ways Health Insurance Can Help You Save Money While Pregnant

With so many doctor appointments and tests, you probably already know how important health insurance is when you’re pregnant, let alone after you have your baby. But you may be interested to learn about some of the valuable extras your plan offers, and how your health insurance can help you save money while pregnant. Every health insurance plan varies,...
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Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB), Explained

You found a doctor, made an appointment, received care, and picked up your prescriptions. A few weeks later, you get a letter or an email from Independence with a document that says, in all capital letters, “THIS IS NOT A BILL.” So if it’s not a bill, what is it?

Meet your EOB

Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) — also called a Plan Activity Statement — breaks down the exact costs every time you receive care....
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On Your Behalf: Designating a Personal Health Representative

Depending on what type of access you grant them; a personal health representative can help you with a range of health care decisions.
Maintaining the privacy and control of your health care is important, but so is ensuring that decisions about your health are in capable hands in the event you can’t make them yourself. If you would like to give someone the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf or have access to your private health information,...
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5 Medicare Milestones You Should Know About

Medicare milestones
Medicare can be a challenge to understand and navigate. But planning well in advance of your Medicare eligibility (for many that’s your 65th birthday) can help you get every dollar in Medicare benefits. These five helpful Medicare milestones will aid you as you start planning for your 65th birthday. If you’re looking for even more information about eligibility,...
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Keeping Seniors Safe in the Summer Heat

Did you know the elderly are more vulnerable to hot weather? Dr. Heidi Syropoulos gives her tips for keeping seniors safe in the summer heat.
Like many of you I wasn’t sure winter would ever end here in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Considering I was born and raised in Minnesota, you would think I’d be used to that weather. But honestly, the longer I live, the more difficulty I have with winter and all its inconveniences. One of my favorite things about Philadelphia is the length of spring — in the upper Midwest,...
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