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Anthem Blue Cross

Anthem Blue Cross is the company Californians have trusted for seven decades to help protect their health and financial security. In fact, Anthem covers 8.3 million Californians - more than any other carrier in the state.

We are a team of caring individuals who invest our best ideas and efforts to create innovative health coverage solutions that are accessible to all Californians. Anthem Blue Cross provides customers with unparalleled choice and flexibility in meeting their health plan needs. These options are continually fine-tuned to enhance access to affordable, quality health care.

Unique product offerings available in the individual, small and large group, senior and MediCal markets include a full range of integrated medical and specialty products. Our products include:

• BeneFits - the groundbreaking portfolio with special provisions and a unique education and enrollment site for small businesses
  
• Dental, vision, life and disability coverage*
  
• 360o Health Management Program, an impressive set of resources, programs, tools and services to help our Small Group members achieve their own personal healthy best.

Anthem Blue Cross' Facts at a Glance

Founded In: 1937

Membership: 8.3 million members

Network: 330 acute care hospitals; 52,874 contracted physicians and specialists; National access through the BlueCard program

Focus on Quality

> Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS has earned an Excellent Accreditation status from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

> Anthem Blue Cross PPO is the first and continues to be the only PPO in California to have earned a Full Accreditation from the NCQA5. Full Accreditation is the highest level obtainable for a PPO.

> In 2008 we launched the Zagat Survey online tool, which will allow consumers to share their physician experiences with others. The survey and results will be available free of charge to members via their health plan's web site.

In the Community

> We fund numerous research studies at California universities, ranging from the effectiveness of early cancer screenings to increasing immunization rates among children and the elderly.

> To address California's growing diversity, Anthem is also making healthy living more accessible to the Hispanic community through nuestrobien.com, our groundbreaking Web site.

> We are proud to partner with the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports through the "Live Like a Champion" and KICK (Kids in Charge of Kalories) programs.

*Dental, vision and life products offered by Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health; disability plans offered by Anthem Insurance Company. Serving California. Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California. Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark. ® The Blue Cross name and symbol are registered marks of the Blue Cross Association.

Serving residents of Kentucky

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers residents of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Colorado, Nevada, Maine and Virginia quality health plans. Today, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield symbols are among the nation's most familiar and trusted trademarks. 1

1One out of every four Americans enjoys the benefits of Blue Cross and Blue Shield coverage

Mission and Philosophy

Our mission is to improve the health of the people we serve. At Anthem, we believe the best health care coverage can actually help people stay healthy. That's why we go beyond simply providing coverage. We help encourage members' wellness by:

• Offering large networks of some of the region's best physicians, specialists and hospitals.
• Reminding members to have important preventive screenings.
• Providing programs and information to help manage chronic health conditions.
• Offering related services including dental coverage, life insurance and pharmacy benefits management.

We work with physicians, hospitals and other providers to help ensure that care is accessible, coordinated, timely, and provided in a manner and setting that promotes positive patient-provider relationships.

In Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.
In Kentucky, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc.
In Ohio, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company.
Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
®Registered marks Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.