Provider News Center

The Provider News Center is produced by Independence Blue Cross and its affiliates (IBC) and is created to provide valuable information to the IBC-participating provider community. This site may include notice of changes or clarifications to administrative policies and procedures that are related to the covered services provided in accordance with participating professional provider, hospital, or ancillary provider/ancillary facility contracts with IBC. Suggestions are welcome.

Independence Blue Cross offers products directly, through its subsidiaries Keystone Health Plan East and QCC Insurance Company, and with Highmark Blue Shield — independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols, Baby BluePrints, and all BlueCard terms are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

The information contained within this site is not a statement of benefits. Benefits may vary based on state requirements, Benefits Program (HMO, PPO, etc.), and/or employer groups. Providers should call Provider Services for the member’s applicable benefits information. Members should be instructed to call the Customer Service telephone number on their ID card.

LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The third-party websites mentioned on this site are maintained by organizations over which IBC exercises no control, and accordingly, IBC disclaims any responsibility for the content, the accuracy of the information, and/or quality of products or services provided by or advertised in these third-party sites. URLs are presented for informational purposes only. Certain services/treatments referred to in third-party sites may not be covered by all benefits plans. Members should refer to their benefits contract for complete details of the terms, limitations, and exclusions of their coverage.