AnnouncementsIndependence Blue Cross (IBC) testimony to House Insurance Committee about adultBasic fundingIBC testified in Harrisburg before the House Insurance Committee May 4, 2010 about how to continue funding adultBasic until federal health insurance reforms and mandates take effect in 2014. Currently, through a voluntary agreement — set to expire on December 30, 2010 — IBC and the three other Blue plans in PA provide more than half of the funding for the state-subsidized health program.
IBC Position on Two New Recommendations for Screening for Breast and Cervical CancerIBC is committed to the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve. We have a longstanding mission and history of promoting preventive services and encouraging our members to take advantage of routine screenings that promote wellness. Learn more about our position on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening. Learn more about our position on the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Recommendations for Cervical Cancer Screening with Pap Smears. Contract Negotiations and AgreementsContract negotiations and agreements with network providers are our way of ensuring that our members receive continued access to quality, affordable health care through our broad network of hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers. Learn more about our current contracts with network providers. |