The Provider News Center is produced by Independence Blue Cross and its affiliates (Independence) to provide valuable information to the Independence-participating provider community that provides Covered Services to Independence members. This site may include notice of changes or clarifications to administrative policies and procedures that are related to the Covered Services provided in accordance with participating professional provider, hospital, or ancillary provider/ancillary facility contracts with Independence. Suggestions are welcome.
Independence Blue Cross offers products through its subsidiaries Independence Hospital Indemnity Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, and QCC Insurance Company, and with Highmark Blue Shield — independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
QCC Insurance Company and Independence Administrators are subsidiaries of Independence Blue Cross — independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
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BENEFITS INFORMATION
The information contained within this site is not a statement of benefits. Benefits may vary based on state requirements, Benefits Program; (HMO, PPO, etc.), and/or employer groups. Providers should call Provider Services for the member’s applicable benefits information. Members should be instructed to call the Customer Service telephone number on their ID card.
LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
The third-party websites mentioned on this site are maintained by organizations over which Independence exercises no control, and accordingly, Independence disclaims any responsibility for the content, the accuracy of the information, and/or quality of products or services provided by or advertised in these third-party sites. URLs are presented for informational purposes only. Certain services/treatments referred to in third-party sites may not be covered by all benefits plans. Members should refer to their benefits contract for complete details of the terms, limitations, and exclusions of their coverage.