Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has launched RightPlan PPO 40 for the Nevada market. Designed for self-employed individuals, “empty nesters” and early retirees, children not covered by their parents’ plan, and young adults losing dependent coverage, RightPlan expands Anthem’s already robust individual product portfolio and complements the company’s offerings for individuals.

“RightPlan PPO 40 features a simple plan design with no medical deductible, a $40 copayment for doctor’s office visits, and comprehensive coverage for prescription medications,” said Nevada Plan President Mike Murphy. “Members can get even more value from this plan when they take advantage of programs and services - such as preventive care screenings, health and wellness programs, and healthy living resources at anthem.com - to help them stay healthy.”

The plan includes:
- Benefits for preventive care to help members stay healthy
- Access to more than 3,900 providers and specialists and 32 acute care hospitals from one of the largest statewide PPO networks in Nevada - so members are covered just about anywhere
- Savings for members - because Anthem has negotiated lower rates with providers and hospitals, members pay a lower percentage of the fees
- Discounts for products and services through SpecialOffers@Anthem that promote health and well-being
- Out-of-state coverage through Anthem’s BlueCard program.

“Even if you’re healthy, you could be caught off-guard by an unexpected illness, injury, or serious accident,” continued Murphy. “Health care expenses can quickly add up to a staggering financial loss. RightPlan PPO 40 can help limit your out-of-pocket costs, protect your assets, and safeguard your future earnings.” Nevadans seeking individual coverage can get more information about RightPlan PPO 40 by logging on to Anthem.com.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s mission is to improve the lives of the people it serves. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada is a subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE:WLP) . WellPoint, Inc. is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and serves its members as the Blue Cross licensee for California; the Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensee for Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area), Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia (excluding the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.), Wisconsin; and through HealthLink and UniCare. Additional information about WellPoint is available at www.wellpoint.com

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