News Archive

COVID-19 news and announcements for businesses

• April 23, 2021: Independence announces extensions to COVID‑19 provisions
• April 23, 2021: COVID‑19 Vaccine employer collateral
• March 24, 2021: Employer‑related testing for workforce members is not a covered benefit
• March 24, 2021: Independence announces extensions to COVID‑19 provisions
• March 17, 2021: Outreach to certain members about COVID‑19 vaccines
• March 10, 2021: Members can find out when it’s their turn for the vaccine
• January 28, 2021: COVID‑19 vaccine distribution
• January 25, 2021: Independence announces extensions to COVID‑19 provisions
• December 22, 2020: COVID‑19 Vaccine Q&A and Testing Reminder
• December 14, 2020: Updates on COVID‑19 coverage and information
• December 2, 2020: COVID vaccine update
• November 23, 2020: Independence announces extensions to COVID‑19 provisions (Fully Insured Employers)
• November 23, 2020: Independence announces extensions to COVID‑19 provisions (Self-Funded Employers)
• November 18, 2020: Bamlanivimab granted Emergency Use Authorization to treat COVID‑19
• November 5, 2020: Veklury® (remdesivir) approved to treat COVID‑19
• August 3, 2020: Special enrollment period now available
• July 23, 2020: Update on benefit changes related to COVID‑19 (Fully Insured Employers)
• July 23, 2020: Update on benefit changes related to COVID‑19 (Self-Funded Employers)
• July 20, 2020: Independence to provide premium credits and other support to clients and members (Fully Insured Employers)
• July 8, 2020: Behavioral health: Taking a broader approach for your workforce
• July 1, 2020: Telework is strongly encouraged as state activities gradually reopen
• June 18, 2020: Update on benefit changes related to COVID 19 (Fully Insured Employers)
• June 18, 2020: Update on benefit changes related to COVID 19 (Self-Funded Employers)
• June 11, 2020: COVID 19: Independence covers consumer grade pulse oximeters at no cost share (Fully Insured Employers)
• June 11, 2020: COVID 19: Independence covers consumer grade pulse oximeters at no cost share (Self-funded Employers)
• May 21, 2020: Perspectives on Returning to the Workplace webcast recap and replay
• May 20, 2020: Announcing: Well visits via telemedicine and additional extensions to COVID‑19 deadlines through June 30
• May 13, 2020: Celebrate Caring honors outstanding nurses in the region
• May 8, 2020: Independence’s Specialized Solutions partners provide resources for support during the pandemic
• May 6, 2020: The City of Philadelphia and Independence launch #MindPHL Together campaign
• May 6, 2020: Quil Health launches a new COVID-19 Preparedness Tool for self-funded members
• April 30, 2020: Helping members access care during the pandemic: Expanded prior authorization and extended benefit change (Self-funded Employers)
• April 30, 2020: Helping members access care during the pandemic: Expanded prior authorization and extended benefit change (Fully Insured Employers)
• April 24, 2020: Helping members access care during the pandemic: Coverage for antibody testing
• April 21, 2020: Keeping employees healthy wherever they are working
• April 17, 2020: IRS tax deadline delay and COVID‑19 relief law provide additional flexibility for members with spending accounts
• April 17, 2020: Support for members no longer eligible for group coverage
• April 10, 2020: Gym reimbursements now eligible for virtual subscriptions
• April 10, 2020: Magellan covers telemedicine visits for behavioral health support
• April 6, 2020: Recent changes regarding COVID-19 (Fully Insured Employers)
• April 6, 2020: Recent changes regarding COVID-19 (Self-insured Employers)
• April 3, 2020: Quil Health launches a new COVID-19 Preparedness Tool for fully insured members
• March 26, 2020: MDLIVE added to all fully insured groups with no premium impact or member cost share April 1  - June 4
• March 20, 2020: IBX launches COVID-19 resource page and offers additional information on telemedicine
• March 20, 2020: Employee Eligibility Exception for furloughed or temporarily laid-off employees
• March 19, 2020: Keeping you informed about COVID-19 (Fully Insured Employers)
• March 19, 2020: Keeping you informed about COVID-19 (Self-funded Employers)
• March 9, 2020: Independence Responds to Coronavirus (Fully Insured Employers)
• March 9, 2020: Independence Responds to Coronavirus (Self-funded Employers)