Defined Benefit (Pension)
2022 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS, LLC

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $702M in total assets and serves 1,405 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS, LLC in Pennsylvania. The plan reported a net loss of $172M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$702M
Participants
1,405
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS

PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS, LLC, headquartered in Pennsylvania. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $702M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,405 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 463867722, and the plan has been effective since 1962-10-24. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $874M at the beginning of 2022 to $702M at year-end — a decline of 19.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $702M, with reported net income of $-171,640,388 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$874M
Total Assets (End of Year)$702M
Net Assets (End of Year)$702M
Net Income$-171,640,388
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN463867722
Plan Effective Date1962-10-24
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS, LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 5,263 $1.5B
2023 2 5,347 $1.7B
2024 2 5,530 $1.6B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS holds $702M in total assets with 1,405 participants. It is sponsored by INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS, LLC.
What type of plan is PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS?
PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1962-10-24. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 463867722.
Who sponsors the PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS?
PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS is sponsored by INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS, LLC, located in Pennsylvania. The sponsor's EIN is 463867722 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS perform in 2022?
PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS declined by 19.7% during 2022, moving from $874M to $702M in total assets. Net income was $-171,640,388.
Where can I find official filings for PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS?
Official Form 5500 filings for PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 463867722 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does PENSION PLAN OF INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 463867722.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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