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Medicare Advantage organization · contract H3952

Independence Blue Cross

Legal entity: KEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST, INC.

Parent: Independence Health Group, Inc.

What is Independence Blue Cross?

Per the CMS Medicare Advantage Plan Directory, Independence Blue Cross is a Local CCP offering HMO/HMOPOS plans under CMS contract H3952 , CMS region Chicago , part of Independence Health Group, Inc.. CMS-reported enrollment: 91,276.

This is a directory of organizations — it does NOT show plan premiums, benefits, copays, or star ratings. To compare actual Medicare Advantage plans in your area, use medicare.gov/plan-compare. Free help: call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) or 1-800-MEDICARE.

Local CCP
organization type
HMO/HMOPOS
plan type
Chicago
CMS region
91,276
CMS-reported enrollment (RECORDED)
For Profit
tax status
01/01/1993
contract effective date

What the enrollment figure means

The enrollment of 91,276 is the number as submitted by Independence Blue Cross to CMS and published in the CMS MA Plan Directory. It is a CMS-directory figure — not a verified headcount of current active beneficiaries, not a quality indicator, and not a factor in star ratings. Larger enrollment does not mean better plans.

How to compare Medicare Advantage organizations

This directory lists organizations by CMS contract. To compare plans by premiums, star ratings, benefits, and availability in your county, use the official Medicare Plan Finder. Key dimensions to compare: organization type, plan type (MA-PD, PFFS, PACE), CMS region, and enrollment — all shown on this page. Star ratings (1–5) are on the star ratings page for Independence Blue Cross or browse all star ratings.

CMS Directory Contact

This is the administrative directory contact as submitted to CMS — not necessarily a consumer enrollment help line.

Name
Customer Service
Phone
1-800-645-3965
Email
info@ibxmedicare.com
Address
PO Box 7799, Philadelphia, PA, 19101-7799
Last updated
04/29/2015
Legal entity address: 1901 MARKET ST, 45TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19103

Frequently asked questions

What type of organization is Independence Blue Cross?

Independence Blue Cross (CMS contract H3952) is classified by CMS as a Local CCP offering HMO/HMOPOS plans. It is part of Independence Health Group, Inc.. Tax status: For Profit. This classification is verbatim from the CMS Medicare Advantage Plan Directory.

How many people are enrolled in Independence Blue Cross?

The CMS Medicare Advantage Plan Directory reports enrollment of 91,276 for Independence Blue Cross (contract H3952). This is the enrollment as submitted to CMS by the organization. It is a directory figure — not a count of current active members or a quality indicator.

Which CMS region does Independence Blue Cross operate in?

The CMS Medicare Advantage Plan Directory lists Independence Blue Cross (contract H3952) under CMS region Chicago. CMS regions are administrative divisions used for oversight — they do not directly correspond to the geographic areas where individual plans are available. To find plans available in your county, use medicare.gov/plan-compare.

Does Independence Blue Cross show premiums, copays, or coverage details here?

No. This page is a directory of the organization as listed in the CMS Medicare Advantage Plan Directory — it shows who the organization is, its type, parent, and enrollment. It does NOT show individual plan premiums, deductibles, drug formularies, copays, or star ratings. To compare actual Medicare Advantage plans, premiums, and coverage available in your area, use the official Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov/plan-compare. For free, unbiased help, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

How do I contact Independence Blue Cross?

The CMS MA Plan Directory lists Customer Service as the directory contact for Independence Blue Cross (contract H3952): 1-800-645-3965, info@ibxmedicare.com. This is the administrative CMS-directory contact, not necessarily a consumer help line. For Medicare enrollment assistance, call 1-800-MEDICARE or contact your SHIP.

What to do next

  • Compare plans and enroll: medicare.gov/plan-compare — the official Medicare Plan Finder. Compare premiums, benefits, drug coverage, and star ratings for plans available in your ZIP code.
  • Free unbiased help: contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — a free counseling service — or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Official CMS directory: CMS MA Plan Directory — the source of this data (monthly release).

RECORDED — all figures on this page are verbatim from the CMS Medicare Advantage Plan Directory: organization name, type, plan type, parent, region, enrollment, and contact. Accuracy depends on carrier submissions to CMS, not Atlas Commons modeling.

This directory entry informs — it does not rank, recommend, or show plan benefits or premiums. Data generated June 24, 2026.

Machine-readable: JSON-LD · Markdown · Source: CMS Medicare Advantage