Independence Blue Cross

[1] Independence is the largest health insurer in the Philadelphia area, serving people in the region and seven million nationwide.

[2] Employing more than 10,000 people,[3] the company offers a wide variety of health plans, including managed care, and traditional indemnity insurance.

Philadelphia Mayor S. Davis Wilson enrolled as the first member, and Independence Hall became the first employer group to purchase coverage.

[4] The IBC Foundation partners with many local organizations to teach children how to live a healthier life.

[5][6] By the end of 2024, the IBX Foundation will have awarded grants totaling more than $85 million to support nonprofits and research improving the health and well-being of communities in southeastern Pennsylvania.