Paula Sunshine
As SVP and Chief Marketing Executive at Independence Blue Cross, Paula Sunshine is accountable for the Individual Under-65 market segment. In this capacity, she is directly responsible for developing and executing all direct-to-consumer marketing and sales capabilities. In addition, Ms. Sunshine is accountable for insuring the delivery of market-competitive products and pricing as well as operational readiness for the Consumer market.

Your Health Insurance Deductible Explained

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There are a lot of important things to consider when you’re shopping for health insurance, including: What doctors and hospitals will you be able to use? How much will you pay when you need care? Does your health plan have a deductible? Before you pick a health insurance plan, be sure you understand the basics — especially when it comes to your health insurance deductible....
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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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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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Estimate Health Care Costs BEFORE Your Appointment

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When you find out that you need a health service, such as an X-ray, lab work, or surgery, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If it’s, “How much is THAT gonna cost me?” you’re not alone. It’s an important consideration that, until now, hasn’t always been easy to calculate. And the difference between providers can amount to hundreds of dollars....
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Getting Started with a New Health Plan

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We’re glad to have you as an Independence Blue Cross member! We hope you’ll make the most of everything your health plan has to offer by finding the care you need, getting personalized support to reach your health goals, and saving money on healthy extras. Here’s how to get started with your health plan: 1. Register for the member website....
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In-Network vs Out-of-Network: What Does It Mean?

A lot of things can happen to put you in the market for a new doctor. Maybe you’ve moved to a new town and need to find a pediatrician for your kids’ well-visits. Or your primary care physician (PCP) recommends you follow-up with a specialist. Or you’ve turned 50 and are due to get your first colonoscopy....
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Enroll Now for an Affordable 2019 Health Insurance Plan

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Open Enrollment for 2019 individual and family health insurance plans starts on November 1, 2018, and ends December 15, 2018. Beginning November 1, you can apply for a new health insurance plan, change your health plan type, or make updates to your existing health plan, such as adding dependents. Any new plans or changes you make by December 15 will go into effect on January 1,...
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Family Health Insurance: Taking Care of Those Who Depend on You

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You would probably go to great lengths to protect your family, and enrolling in family health insurance is one of the most important ways to do just that. Here are five good reasons to keep your family covered:

1. Health insurance helps keep your family healthy

Health care isn’t just about taking care of illnesses and injuries when they arise....
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