The number of uninsured children in 2003 was 8.4 million - or 11.4 percent of all children.
Independence
Blue Cross
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Independence Blue Cross
1901 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1480
Independence Blue Cross is the Philadelphia
area's largest health care provider, serving over 3.4
million customers (as of 2010). IBC is an independent licensee of
the Blue Cross Blue Shield line of health management
products. Started in 1938 as the area's first pre-paid
health plan, IBC has grown to serve more customers than
any other provider in the state.
Health Insurance Options from Independence Blue Cross
Independence Blue Cross offers two main
plans for individuals and families: Personal Choice
PPO, and Traditional Indemnity. Personal Choice PPO
(preferred provider organization) works with a network
of doctors to provide cost-effective care to members.
Here are some details of their plans for individuals
and families:
* Personal Choice® PPO
- This plan allows you to see any physician you like,
but confers the highest degree of benefits when you
see physicians from within IBC's network. Benefits include,
doctor visits, hospitalization, maternity care and specialist
visits.
* Traditional Indemnity
- This plan covers you no matter where you go, in or
out of network. Benefits are similar to Personal Choice
PPO, though premiums may be higher.
Other Plan Options
Independence Blue Cross also offers short
term coverage. Short term coverage is ideal for when
you are leaving a group plan or are transitioning from
college to an employment benefits program.
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