Anthem Blue Cross

Anthem Insurance Company was originally part of the American General Insurance which was formed in 1980.  Later in 2001 it moved to become a publicly traded company and in 2004 merged with the Blue Cross Blue Shield organizations which converted their status from non-profit to for profit. When Anthem later merged with WellPoint the combined company took the WellPoint name.  Today it is known as the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a brand name for WellPoint in 11 states.  WellPoint Health Networks and Anthem, Inc is one of the nations leading insurance benefits company which has been achieved from mergers and acquisitions.  Since 1993 which was the first merger between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky to 2008 when WellPoint, Inc acquired Resolution Health, Inc which is based in Maryland the company has kept on growing and now offers every type of insurance that people need.

Individuals can buy life insurance, health insurance and medical insurance.  They can also buy cover for their families and employers often buy medical and health insurance for their employees.  Information about individual health insurance and group family health can be found at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). They will be able to give you a quote as to what the premiums will be and advice on which would be the best policy.  You will be asked to fill in an application form which asks personnel questions regarding your health, age, occupation and also family medical history. More information regarding insurance can be found on WellPoint Inc. which was formerly Anthem, Inc.  Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association can be found in many states of America and is well known in Indiana, Kentucky Ohio, Colorado, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Virginia, Maine, Missouri and Nevada.  Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trademark and specialises in family health insurance, medical insurance and life insurance.  It is a well recognized and reputable insurance company and one of the top health care companies in the United States.