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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

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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

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

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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

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Some insurance companies now covering the cost of coronavirus testing

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Federal appeals court strikes down portion of Obamacare

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HIV-preventing drug PrEP now free for the uninsured

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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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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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