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Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR
Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000000000-06-009928
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	UPLOAD
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060228

FILED FOR:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			INDEPENDENCE HOLDING CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000701869
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LIFE INSURANCE [6311]
		IRS NUMBER:				581407235
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		UPLOAD

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		96 CUMMINGS POINT RD
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06902
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2033588000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		96 CUMMINGS POINT ROAD
		CITY:			STAMFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06902

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	STAMFORD CAPITAL GROUP INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910925

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	INDEPENDENCE HOLDING CO/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19871115
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