Independence Blue Cross (IBC) is a health insurance company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of the largest health insurers in the United States, serving over 8 million people in 24 states and the District of Columbia. IBC offers a variety of health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare plans, and employer-sponsored plans. The company also provides wellness programs and other health-related services to its members. IBC was founded in 1938 as the Associated Hospital Service of Philadelphia and changed its name to Independence Blue Cross in 1988.