Supplier diversity

Since 1991, Independence Blue Cross’s supplier diversity program has been creating opportunities for businesses to grow while promoting job creation and helping to stimulate the economy. Through the program, we build alliances with businesses that are owned and controlled by women, veterans, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community. We are proud to make a positive impact on these businesses and our community.

Businesses looking to work with Independence can learn about the products and services we use, how to become an Independence supplier, and our supplier diversity requirements.

Products and services we use

We look for businesses that offer a high-quality, competitively priced product or service that comes with an assurance of excellent customer service. Below is a partial list of the products and services Independence currently purchases.

How to become an Independence supplier

If your company is interested in working with Independence Blue Cross, we invite you to complete our online supplier application. Upon successful registration, your company will be added to our database and promoted as a provider of goods or services within Independence.

Questions? Email us at vendor.info@ibx.com.

Supplier diversity requirements

To be eligible to participate in Independence’s Supplier Diversity Program, a company must be certified as at least one of the following:

• Women-owned business
• Minority-owned business
• LGBT-owned
• Veteran-owned

Certifications

To ensure that a firm is a bona fide women-owned, minority-owned, LGBT-owned or veteran-owned business, vendors must provide us with certification from one of the following agencies:

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
• Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
• Other — certifications from additional city, state, or federal agencies may also apply.

Questions?

Email us at vendor.info@ibx.com.