Make it your happiest, healthiest summer yet

There’s nothing like spending the summer outdoors. From concerts to ball games to food trucks, there are seemingly endless ways to spend sunny days. While you’re enjoying everything the season has to offer, remember that we’re here to help you protect your health along the way.

We’re also working hard to promote good health for all our members, which is why all of us at Independence Blue Cross (IBX) are honored to be among the first in the region to earn the Health Equity Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. Awarded to about five percent of plans nationally, this accreditation recognizes our commitment to addressing root causes of inequity in health care. Update is just one way we’re working toward that goal. To learn more about NCQA and the Accreditation, visit ncqa.org.

In this issue, you’ll find tips on prioritizing your well-being this summer and making the most of your IBX benefits. For more information about your benefits, visit ibxmedicare.com or access your member site at ibx.com/login. Now, get out there and have some fun in the sun (just make sure to apply sunscreen before you do)!

DR. HEIDI SYROPOULOS, M.D.,
MEDICAL DIRECTOR