Independence Blue Cross At a glance

For nearly 75 years, Independence Blue Cross and its companies have been committed to enhancing the health and wellness of the people we serve, in the Philadelphia region and across the nation. Through changes in the economy and in health care, we remain a steadfast community partner, striving to meet your evolving needs through flexible, cost-effective plans that fit your lifestyle and budget.

Independence Blue Cross
  • $9.2 billion in total revenue
  • $7.7 billion paid annually to physicians, hospitals, and other health care professionals for our members' care
  • $210.4 million paid in federal, state, and local nonpayroll taxes
3.1 million members nationwide, including 2.2 million in our region
  • 6,987 people employed at Independence Blue Cross
  • 13,770 inquiries received by our associates each business day — by mail, by phone, and online — from customers, physicians, and hospitals
  • 21,250,167 members' claims processed in 2011
  • 37,061 employer groups served, 95 percent with fewer than 100 employees
  • 157 hospitals and 40,904 physicians and other health care in our network, offering our members the widest selection in quality care
  • $59 million invested in the health and well-being of our community, including tens of millions to hold down the cost of providing health insurance
  • $42 million invested in transforming health care through the Independence Blue Cross Foundation