A Summer of Learning: The Value of a Good Internship

Darren Laws volunteering at a Blue Crew event.
Darren Laws, volunteering with the Blue Crew. As a college student nearing graduation, I know the value of a good internship. That’s why I appreciate the time I’ve spent at Independence Blue Cross. It has helped me network, gain real professional experience, acquire new skills, and learn from others — all of which will help make me more marketable when I graduate....
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Independence Blue Cross: Our Investment in Community Health

Lorina Marshall-Blake planting something at a volunteer event
Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, volunteering with the Independence Blue Cross Blue Crew at Share Food Program For more than 80 years, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) has enhanced the health and well-being of the communities we serve. We have a responsibility as the leading health insurance company in Philadelphia to make quality health care accessible and affordable and to ensure good health is in reach for everyone....
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Top Workplaces 2019: More Than Just a Recognition

Members of the Women of Independence Associate Resource Group
Jeanie Heffernan (left) and other members of the Members of the Women of Independence Associate Resource Group celebrate the group’s fifth anniversary. It’s no secret that today’s employees are a different breed than employees from previous generations. While 40 years ago, many employees clocked in and out and often spent their entire careers with one company,...
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3 Changes Coming to Medicare That Every Beneficiary Should Know About

Good news! Some much anticipated changes to Medicare are on the horizon. So, whether you’re recently retired, newly enrolled in Medicare, or you’ve been on Medicare for a while, here’s what you need to know.

1. A New Look for Your Medicare Card

Your Medicare card is getting a makeover. Beginning in April of this year,...
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Behind the Scenes with Blue Cross® Broad Street Run Race Director Jim Marino

Race Director Jim Marino (center) at the finish line of the 2017 Blue Cross Broad Street Run with (left to right): IBX SVP of Public Affairs Stephen Fera, IBX Corporate Relations Executive Kathy Albanese, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, and IBX President ＆SVP of Commercial ＆Consumer Markets Brian Lobley.
Race Director Jim Marino (center) at the finish line of the 2017 Blue Cross Broad Street Run with (left to right): IBX SVP of Public Affairs Stephen Fera, IBX Corporate Relations Executive Kathy Albanese, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, and IBX President ＆ SVP of Commercial＆ Consumer Markets Brian Lobley. The Blue Cross Broad Street Run is the largest ten-mile race in the country,...
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Volunteering Together for Our Community and Our Team

A team of Independence employees spent a day volunteering together and realized they not only helped their community but also strengthened their team.
It wasn’t until recently that I discovered how much I love to volunteer. My wife, two kids, and I have enjoyed finding different ways to help organizations within our community. I’ve done a little bit of everything, from running activities for children at after-school events to volunteering at food banks. And I love to urge friends and family to participate in something — regardless of how big or small — that can help make a difference....
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How to Get the Most From Your HMO Plan

A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan gives you access to a wide variety of doctors and hospitals in the Keystone Health Plan East network. Here’s how to get the most from your plan — and save money, too!

1. Choose a Primary Care Physician (PCP)

You are required to select an in-network PCP, or family doctor,...
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