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August 1, 2008
IBC eBulletin - Important information about our Individual HMO health benefits programs
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IBC eBulletin - Important information about our Individual HMO health benefits programs
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August 1, 2008
Health Advocate - Here is the sixth installment in Health Advocate's Summer Reading program.
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Health Advocate - Here is the sixth installment in Health Advocate's Summer Reading program.
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July 22, 2008
IBC eBulletin - Joe Frick and Ken Melani speak at Insurance Department hearings across the Commonwealth
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IBC eBulletin - Joe Frick and Ken Melani speak at Insurance Department hearings across the Commonwealth
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July 21, 2008
IBC eBulletin - U.S. Department of Justice clears Highmark and Independence Blue Cross combination for the second time
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IBC eBulletin - U.S. Department of Justice clears Highmark and Independence Blue Cross combination for the second time
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July 17, 2008
Philadelphia Business Journal - IBC-Highmark hearing continues in Phila.
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Philadelphia Business Journal - IBC-Highmark hearing continues in Phila.
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July 16, 2008
Philadelphia Business Journal - IBC, Highmark CEO's Address "Competition Question" at Merger Hearing
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Philadelphia Business Journal - IBC, Highmark CEO's Address "Competition Question" at Merger Hearing
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July 14, 2008
Philadelphia Business Journal - Economist suggests Highmark-IBC merger could stymie competition
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Philadelphia Business Journal - Economist suggests Highmark-IBC merger could stymie competition
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July 2, 2008
Independence Blue Cross eBulletin - Update regarding Gastrointestinal Associates, Inc. contract negotiations
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Independence Blue Cross eBulletin - Update regarding Gastrointestinal Associates, Inc. contract negotiations
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July 1, 2008
Independence Blue Cross eBulletin - Women's Health Care Group of PA Settlement
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Independence Blue Cross eBulletin - Women's Health Care Group of PA Settlement
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June 25, 2008
Broker Bonus for IBC's Individual Medically Underwritten HMO - Between July and October, you can receive the same great standard commission on each individual or family contract you sell, plus you have the opportunity to earn bonus dollars for each sale. And with the new low-cost plans available, it's easier than ever to sell IBC's medically underwritten Individual HMO plan from Keystone Health Plan East. Complete details!
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Broker Bonus for IBC's Individual Medically Underwritten HMO - Between July and October, you can receive the same great standard commission on each individual or family contract you sell, plus you have the opportunity to earn bonus dollars for each sale. And with the new low-cost plans available, it's easier than ever to sell IBC's medically underwritten Individual HMO plan from Keystone Health Plan East. Complete details!
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June 23, 2008
Philadelphia Business Journal - Independence Blue Cross and Temple Health reach coverage agreement
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Philadelphia Business Journal - Independence Blue Cross and Temple Health reach coverage agreement
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June 18, 2008
NAHU Newswire -
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NAHU Newswire -
Employer healthcare costs may rise by nearly 10 percent in 2008, study suggests.
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June 9, 2008
IBC Provider Contracting / Women's Health Care Group - Women's Health Care Group of PA is terminating their participation within the Independence Blue Cross network as of July 1, 2008. Independence Blue Cross understands the importance of access to quality care and is very concerned with the inconvenience this may cause you and your clients. Read more for the complete details on how this will affect you and your clients.
IBC Provider Contracting / Women's Health Care Group - Women's Health Care Group of PA is terminating their participation within the Independence Blue Cross network as of July 1, 2008. Independence Blue Cross understands the importance of access to quality care and is very concerned with the inconvenience this may cause you and your clients. Read more for the complete details on how this will affect you and your clients.
June 2, 2008
IBC Flash - Important Information About Gastrointestinal Associates, Inc. and Women's Health Care Group of PA
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IBC Flash - Important Information About Gastrointestinal Associates, Inc. and Women's Health Care Group of PA
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May 19, 2008
Northeast Prescription Update - You and your clients deserve the best value for your health care dollar. That's why Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania is enhancing their multi-tiered prescription drug program, effective July 1, 2008, with Tier Zero, a fouth prescription drug copayment tier.
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Northeast Prescription Update - You and your clients deserve the best value for your health care dollar. That's why Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania is enhancing their multi-tiered prescription drug program, effective July 1, 2008, with Tier Zero, a fouth prescription drug copayment tier.
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May 13, 2008
Philadelphia Business Journal - Independence Blue Cross, Jefferson Health agree on reimbursement contracts
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Philadelphia Business Journal - Independence Blue Cross, Jefferson Health agree on reimbursement contracts
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May 5, 2008
IBC Flash - University Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Extend Current Agreement with Independence Blue Cross
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IBC Flash - University Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Extend Current Agreement with Independence Blue Cross
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April 29, 2008
Top Ten Reasons to Call Health Advocate - Health Advocate services are provided by Personal Health Advocates, typically registered nurses, backed up by a team of medical directors and administrative experts who will help you, your spouse, dependent children and parents and parents-in-law.
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Top Ten Reasons to Call Health Advocate - Health Advocate services are provided by Personal Health Advocates, typically registered nurses, backed up by a team of medical directors and administrative experts who will help you, your spouse, dependent children and parents and parents-in-law.
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March 17, 2008
IBC Flash - Rx First-Year Results, No Pay Copay a Success, Creation of FutureScripts - IBC's Pharmacy Benefits Management Company and more...
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IBC Flash - Rx First-Year Results, No Pay Copay a Success, Creation of FutureScripts - IBC's Pharmacy Benefits Management Company and more...
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March 12, 2008
IBC names four hospitals 'distinction centers' - Independence Blue Cross selected four Philadelphia-area hospitals Wednesday as "Blue Distinction Centers" for complex and rare cancers.
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IBC names four hospitals 'distinction centers' - Independence Blue Cross selected four Philadelphia-area hospitals Wednesday as "Blue Distinction Centers" for complex and rare cancers.
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March 12, 2008
IBC Flash - Great news for your customers: Consumer-focused HDHPs from Independence Blue Cross are now even more attractive.
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IBC Flash - Great news for your customers: Consumer-focused HDHPs from Independence Blue Cross are now even more attractive.
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March 11, 2008
Independence Blue Cross, CHOP in 7-year deal - The new agreement encompasses all of CHOP's facilities and services at its main campus in West Philadelphia along with its specialty-care and ambulatory-surgery centers, its Kids First offices and its primary-care centers.
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Independence Blue Cross, CHOP in 7-year deal - The new agreement encompasses all of CHOP's facilities and services at its main campus in West Philadelphia along with its specialty-care and ambulatory-surgery centers, its Kids First offices and its primary-care centers.
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March 4, 2008
Aetna Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans - It has recently come to our attention the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) has decided not to accept any Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) Plans.
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Aetna Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans - It has recently come to our attention the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) has decided not to accept any Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) Plans.
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February 25, 2008
Independence Blue Cross Underwriting Announcement - Effective April 1 2008, the Account Installation New Business Department will require the following information for Licensed Professionals:
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Independence Blue Cross Underwriting Announcement - Effective April 1 2008, the Account Installation New Business Department will require the following information for Licensed Professionals:
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January 9, 2008
IBC Rx Announcement - Changes to the Biotech / Specialty Injectable List
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IBC Rx Announcement - Changes to the Biotech / Specialty Injectable List
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January 7, 2008
Important IBC Submission Dates -
Important IBC Submission Dates -
- IBC New Business / Account Installation: January 11, 2008 all new business paperwork is required to secure a 2/1/2008 effective date.
- IBC Retention Business: January 25, 2008 all retention (existing customers) paperwork is required to secure a 3/1/2008 effective date.
January 2, 2008
IBC Broker Briefs - Important information for the New Year.
IBC Broker Briefs - Important information for the New Year.
- Flu Immunization Coverage
- New Applications Enhance Health-Account Setup
- Top three reasons to choose a Personal Choice HSA-Qualified HDHP
- Broker Email Communications and HIPAA
- Introducing the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program for Medicare Members