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WellPoint, Inc.
Fact Sheet
May 7, 2009
Company Headquarters:
120 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Company History: WellPoint, Inc. was formed when WellPoint Health Networks Inc. and Anthem, Inc.
merged in 2004. Anthem was the outgrowth of two Indianapolis-based corporations formed in 1944 and 1946
as mutual insurance companies, commonly known as Blue Cross of Indiana and Blue Shield of Indiana.
WellPoint Health Networks Inc. was formed in 1996 through the merger of WellPoint and Blue Cross of
California into a single stockholder-owned company.
Business Approach:
We believe health care is local, and WellPoint’s affiliated health plans have the strong local presence
required to understand and meet local customer needs. WellPoint is well-positioned to deliver what
customers want: innovative, choice-based products; distinctive service; simplified transactions; and better
access to information for quality care. WellPoint’s local presence and national expertise create opportunities
for collaborative programs that reward physicians and hospitals for clinical quality and excellence. Our
commitment to health improvement and care management provides added value to customers and health
care professionals – helping to improve both health and health care costs for the people we serve.
Organizational Structure:
UniCare
WellPoint’s full-service health plan offered in several different regions throughout the country, including those
areas where the company does not have a licensed Blue plan. Offering a comprehensive array of health care
plan and specialty products, UniCare preserves member choice at competitive prices.
Specialty Companies
WellPoint has a number of specialty companies that provide a full range of benefits and services to our
health plan customers, including pharmacy benefit management, life and disability insurance benefits and
dental. WellPoint also provides vision and behavioral health benefits.
Other Subsidiaries
WellPoint has other subsidiaries providing a variety of products and services.
Cheryl Leamon
(317) 488-6748
cheryl.leamon@wellpoint.com
Todd Siesky
(317) 488-6548
todd.siesky@wellpoint.com