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At-home COVID-19 tests soon will be covered by health insurance

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Pennsylvanians who buy health insurance using Pennie could pay more expensive premiums in 2022

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Independence renames Center of Innovation after former CEO Dan Hilferty

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New Independence executive tasked with expanding diversity initiatives

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During ACA open enrollment, picking a plan invites new COVID-19 complications

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What to know as the Affordable Care Act heads to the Supreme Court — again

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Health insurers are starting to roll back coverage for telehealth – even though demand is way up due to COVID-19

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Independence Blue Cross unveils 2021 Medicare Advantage health plans

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Daniel Hilferty retiring as chief executive officer of Independence Blue Cross

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Independence Blue Cross offering premium credits, rebates to employers

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Don’t count on lower premiums despite pandemic-driven boon for insurers

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If you've lost your health plan in the COVID crisis, you've got options

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Independence Blue Cross, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ink new contract

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Americans turning to telehealth services in droves amid COVID-19 crisis

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Insulin is just one factor driving up health care costs for diabetics

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IBX volunteers reaching out to isolated seniors amid COVID-19 crisis

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Coronavirus crisis leaves many people staring at high COBRA insurance costs

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Health insurers 'even more important' during COVID-19 crisis, Independence Blue Cross CEO says

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Some insurance companies now covering the cost of coronavirus testing

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Women shouldn't get billed for an IUD – but sometimes they do

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What happens when a health plan has no limits? An acupuncturist earns $677 a session

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Federal appeals court strikes down portion of Obamacare

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What would happen if Obamacare went away?

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Analysis: Choosing a plan from the impossible health care maze

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HIV-preventing drug PrEP now free for the uninsured

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