Awards and Recognition

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) has been recognized by national organizations and publications for the quality of its health plans, commitment to diversity, and employment-related accomplishments.

Products and services

Keystone 65 — highest designation of “excellent”

The National Committee for Quality Assurance awarded Keystone Health Plan East “excellent” accreditation for meeting its rigorous evaluation guidelines. In addition, all contracted health care providers must pass an evaluation and meet IBC’s criteria for credentialing. IBC also conducts member-satisfaction surveys and physician-performance reviews on a continuing basis to maintain the quality of the services provided.

First Annual Best of Blue — Internal Audit Award

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association’s BlueWorks® program recognized IBC’s anti-fraud efforts with top-honors in two of eight categories, the Program and Investigation categories. Read more.

Community service and philanthropy

Senior Games

Since its inception in 1982, Independence Blue Cross has actively supported the Senior Games and the more than 2000 citizens over age 50 and older who are out to prove the value of sticking to a healthy lifestyle. Read more.

Phones for Life

IBC and the nonprofit organization Phones for Life have joined forces to collect used cell phones. The phones, which will provide free emergency cell phone service, are distributed to senior citizens living in the Philadelphia region. Read more.

Behavioral Health Partnership for Older Adults

To aid in the efforts of improving the quality of life for those suffering from mental illness and to enhance, integrate, and coordinate efforts to improve behavioral health services for older adults in Philadelphia, Independence Blue Cross is an active participant in the Behavioral Health Partnership for Older Adults. Read more.

Resolution for community commitment

IBC was honored by the County Council of Delaware County for its recent contributions of enhancing the health care available to residents in Delaware County and our $300,000 grant to ChesPenn Health Services. Read more.