Preventing Health Care Fraud: How to Stop COVID-19 Scammers

Situations like the COVID-19 pandemic can bring out the best in many people, but unfortunately, they can also bring out the worst in others. There has been a recent increase in the number of scammers trying to trick people into sharing personal information through phone calls, emails, text messages, social media, and even door-to-door visits. You may think you won’t be fooled,...
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Medicare Part D Changes in 2020: What You Need to Know

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Medicare prescription drug plan coverage and costs can vary from year to year. These changes can impact you financially. Make sure you understand the latest Medicare Part D 2020 so you can plan for any upcoming costs associated with prescription drugs.

What is Medicare Part D?

Medicare Part D is a federal prescription drug coverage program offered by private insurance companies....
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How the COVID-19 Outbreak Made Independence Member Robert Heiler a Believer in Telemedicine

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Technology has made our lives simpler, faster, and better in more ways than we can count. But having grown up in a generation where the most techie thing I owned was a transistor radio, I’ve been admittedly slow to embrace the electronic world in which we live. I finally converted to a smart phone last year,...
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Make Your Voice Heard: Why the 2020 Census is Important for Health Care

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2020 is an important year for Americans. In addition to voting in a presidential election, they will also participate in the 2020 Census, a count of every person living in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. Despite the changes in day-to-day life due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s critical to complete the census....
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Get Care from Home with Telemedicine

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Independence Blue Cross has offered telemedicine benefits to our health plan members for years. It gives members convenient, 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or video chat for non-emergency medical conditions. Without telemedicine, your only care option might have been urgent care or the ER if you were out of town, couldn’t get an appointment,...
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My First Experience with Telemedicine (and Why You Should Give it a Try)

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Recently, I came down with a sore throat and a cough that I just could not shake. I went to an urgent care center, but a few days later, I still had symptoms and I needed relief. Unfortunately, it was 11 p.m. and my primary care physician (PCP) was not available. So, I decided to try out my telemedicine benefit through MDLIVE....
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What is the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period?

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The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, or OEP, runs each year from January 1 through March 31. During this time, 2020 Medicare Advantage (Part C) members can change plans without penalty from CMS. The Medicare Advantage OEP is not to be confused with the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which runs from October 15 through December 7....
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Save Money and Get Healthy with Your Independence Blue Cross Health Plan

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Have you gotten to know your Independence Blue Cross health plan yet? We offer member-exclusive perks that you won’t want to miss: discounts, reimbursements, and personal support to help you eat well, get fit, save money, and have fun on the cheap.* And the best part is they’ll bring you closer to your health and well-being goals....
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Getting Started with Your Independence Blue Cross Health Plan

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Be sure to make the most of everything your Independence Blue Cross health plan has to offer by: Finding the care you need Getting personalized support Saving time and money Ready to get started? Here are some steps to help you start the year right.  1. Register for 24/7 access to your benefits information All the information you need is right at your fingertips....
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