Overview

Independent Health is a nonprofit health plan serving individuals, families and employers in Western New York. It sells commercial coverage and Medicare Advantage plans, while helping employers that pay their own workers' medical claims administer their benefits. Its network of physicians and other providers connects members with medical care, and its programs emphasize prevention and support for managing health conditions. The family of companies also includes health benefit administrator Nova Healthcare Administrators, pharmacy benefit manager Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions and specialty pharmacy Reliance Rx. Independent Health began operating in 1980 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.