Charron Smith-Marsh: Nursing Beyond the Bedside

As an IBX health coach, Charron Smith-Marsh may not see patients face-to-face; but, one thing remains the same for this nurse: she still gets to help people each day with compassionate care.

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Health Plans, Networks, and Provider Relationships Work Together for You

Learn about your health plan’s provider network and help ensure you’re getting the best care for your money.

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Independence Highlights Workforce Diversity

At Independence, we embrace our special role in the community and the diversity of our customers and employees. Diversity and inclusion are important values for our entire workforce, which is more than 50 percent multicultural. Throughout 2019, we will highlight diversity in the communities we serve. We are pleased to begin with Black History Month, sharing contributions by African Americans to our local and national health care industry.

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What You Should Do When You Can’t Stay Home Sick

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You wake up on a Tuesday, and it hits you — a sore throat. Likely caused by post-nasal drip, you know it’s only a matter of time before the coughing and sneezing start. You take your temperature, and sure enough, you have a slight fever. You think, “I don’t have time to be sick!” No one ever does!...
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Building Bonds Through Volunteering at St. Johns Hospice

Aaron Lewis (second from the left) with members of MMG serve up good food and smiles at St. John’s Hospice. As a community outreach leader for the Multicultural Men’s Group (MMG), an Independence Blue Cross associate resource group, I’m always looking for opportunities for our members to make a collective impact in the community....
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Independence Blue Cross and Mercer Join Forces to Prevent Opioid Misuse and Abuse

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It’s hard to follow the news today without reading an article about the opioid epidemic. It truly is a crisis — one that Independence Blue Cross is committed to preventing and treating any way we can. That’s why when Mercer recently approached us and asked if we’d join forces with them to help one of our shared,...
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The Total Cost of Health Insurance: It’s 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 probably compare how much you’ll pay and what you’ll get in return. But when you’re shopping for a health plan, there’s more to determining your total costs than just the premium, which is the payment you make to your health insurance company to keep your coverage active....
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Health Insurance Covers 100 Percent of Preventive Care….But What Is Preventive Care?

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IBX is often out in the community meeting people at health clinics, community fairs, seminars, festivals, YMCAs, and many more places throughout the region. By now, many consumers know that health insurance plans are required by law to cover 100 percent of the costs for preventive care. However, a question we often hear is, “What is preventive care?” Preventive care is the care you receive to prevent illnesses or diseases....
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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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Eligible for a Tax Credit or Subsidy to Help Pay for Health Insurance?

If you’re shopping for an individual or family health plan on the Marketplace, you don’t want to pay more than you have to. Did you know you may be eligible for a health care premium tax credit from the federal government to help pay your monthly premium or out-of-pocket costs?

What Is a Tax Credit/Health Insurance Subsidy?

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Take Control of Your Diabetes

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If you have diabetes or prediabetes, you may feel at times that your life revolves around the disease. And it’s true that diabetes isn’t something you can just ignore and hope it will go away. But the good news is there are preventive measures you can take to reduce your risk of either developing diabetes or developing complications from diabetes....
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Food vs. Food: Are You a Health Nut?

You’ve probably heard that a handful of nuts is great for a healthy snack. While it seems easy to grab some almonds or pecans in a pinch, certain nuts may be a healthier choice than others. In a nutshell, some hold more nutritional value than others. So, let’s see how they stack up in the ultimate nutty battle royale....
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Changing Your Medicare Plan

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Most health care plans offer one-year terms, and Medicare plans are no different. There are lots of reasons why you, as a Medicare beneficiary, might need to change plans: Maybe your health care needs have changed, and you need benefits not offered by your current plan. Some specialists, therapies, or prescription drugs are probably excluded from your plan,...
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