2008 Summary Annual Report

TAKING MEASURE OF HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS

WellPoint’s two health improvement indices are powerful benchmarks of our performance. Our Member Health Index tracks how well we manage improving members’ health through activities to increase preventive care, care management, clinical outcomes and patient safety. The companion State Health Index monitors public health indicators in our communities to help us build and support local programs to improve health care. We are the first health benefits company to link improving the health of our members to the compensation of every associate in the company.