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…
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…
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…
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…
Nothing is more important than protecting your family’s health and well-being — enrolling in family health insurance is one of the most important ways to do just that. Here are five good reasons…
If you’re shopping for a health plan, odds are you’ll come across the terms HMO and PPO. While there are many different types health plans out there, these two are…
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…
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…
Medicare Supplement plans are also known as Medigap plans. They are insurance plans that add on to the coverage you get from Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). Medicare…
It’s true! You can pay no monthly premium and still have quality health care coverage with a Medicare Advantage plan. Read on to find out how $0 premium Medicare Advantage…