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Pennsylvanians who buy health insurance using Pennie could pay more expensive premiums in 2022

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Independence renames Center of Innovation after former CEO Dan Hilferty

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For women with infertility, baby boy born through Penn's uterus transplant program is a symbol of hope

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New Independence executive tasked with expanding diversity initiatives

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Why your dentist might seem pushy

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During ACA open enrollment, picking a plan invites new COVID-19 complications

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Think your health care is covered? Beware of the 'junk' insurance plan

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'Our Community, Our Health' campaign providing free health screenings to Philly's African American residents

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What to know as the Affordable Care Act heads to the Supreme Court — again

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Health insurers are starting to roll back coverage for telehealth – even though demand is way up due to COVID-19

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Independence Blue Cross unveils 2021 Medicare Advantage health plans

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Daniel Hilferty retiring as chief executive officer of Independence Blue Cross

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Independence Blue Cross offering premium credits, rebates to employers

IBX credits and rebates

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Don’t count on lower premiums despite pandemic-driven boon for insurers

Health Insurance Premiums 2021

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If you've lost your health plan in the COVID crisis, you've got options

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Independence Blue Cross, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ink new contract

Independence Blue Cross, CHOP agreement

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Americans turning to telehealth services in droves amid COVID-19 crisis

FAIR Health Telehealth Tracker

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Insulin is just one factor driving up health care costs for diabetics

Cost of diabetes-related supplies

IBX volunteers reaching out to isolated seniors amid COVID-19 crisis

IBX Calls of Kindness

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Coronavirus crisis leaves many people staring at high COBRA insurance costs

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Health insurers 'even more important' during COVID-19 crisis, Independence Blue Cross CEO says

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Here's what major health insurers are covering for COVID-19 patients

Here's what you need to know about the cost of your COVID-19 medical care

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Some insurance companies now covering the cost of coronavirus testing

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Women shouldn't get billed for an IUD – but sometimes they do

Birth Control IUD Health Insurance Coverage

Insurer coughs up $25,865 for Brooklyn woman's head cold

Expensive head cold bill

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What happens when a health plan has no limits? An acupuncturist earns $677 a session

Health Plan No Limits

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Federal appeals court strikes down portion of Obamacare

Portion of Obamacare struck down

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What would happen if Obamacare went away?

U.S. Supreme Court

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Analysis: Choosing a plan from the impossible health care maze

Health Care Maze

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HIV-preventing drug PrEP now free for the uninsured

Carroll - Truvada prescription

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How to spot an insurance scam during open enrollment for ACA, Medicare plans

Medicare, ACA Phone Scam

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It's Obamacare season. Here's what you need to know

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Check out the new Center for Innovation at Independence Blue Cross

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Insurers test new way to cut maternity care costs

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Medicare-for-all is not Medicare, and not really for all. So what does it actually mean?

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Philly residents to get a new health insurance option in 2020

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Type 1 diabetics decry rising costs of life-saving insulin

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