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:

• Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)
• Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE)
• Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises
• Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones)
• Veteran-Owned Businesses (VOB)
• Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
• Small Business
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Owned Businesses (GLBT)

Wellmark recognizes certifications granted by one or more of the following agencies:

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
• 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