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At Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, our success will continue to depend on our ability to reduce costs; provide better service to our members, providers and stakeholders; and develop new products and services. Diverse suppliers play a key role in helping us achieve these goals.
Program Requirements
The purpose of supplier diversity is to identify and encourage fair opportunities for qualified firms. Wellmark works to include a variety of vendors in every bidding opportunity, through direct business or subcontracting arrangements. Diverse classifications currently being tracked and supported by Wellmark include:
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Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)
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Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE)
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Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises
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Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones)
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Veteran-Owned Businesses (VOB)
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Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
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Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
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Small Business
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Owned Businesses (GLBT)
Wellmark recognizes certifications granted by one or more of the following agencies:
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National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
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Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
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Federal, state or local governmental agencies
All suppliers interested in doing business with Wellmark must submit a copy of their certification.
For More Information
For details and to have your information on file with Wellmark, please complete this form, or contact:
Supplier Diversity Coordinator
supplierdiversity@wellmark.com
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