Important things to know

Selecting the right health benefits can be challenging. To help you make the best decision for you and your family, here is important information to help you understand your rights as a member and the protection you can expect from Wellmark.

Your rights and responsibilities as a member

Informed members have greater control over their health care decisions and well-being. Know your rights and responsibilities.

How Wellmark protects the privacy of our members

The privacy of our member’s medical information is important to us. Review Wellmark’s Privacy Practice Notice  to find out how your medical information may be used and disclosed.

Help to understand and compare your coverage options

It’s important to understand the health care coverage you are buying before you invest in the coverage. Find out where you can learn about your coverage options.

Language assistance offered

In order to serve you better in your language, please call Wellmark Customer Service. Para asistencia en idiomas, llame al Servicio de Atención al Cliente.

Getting care when traveling

Health care needs don’t surface only when you are near home. As a Wellmark member, you’ll have coverage through the BlueCard^® program wherever you travel.

Guidelines on investigational and experimental procedures

You may find yourself in a position where a standard treatment or therapy has been unable to help you. Learn Wellmark’s policy on investigational and experimental treatments.

What you can do when a claim doesn’t pay as expected
It’s important you understand the reasons behind any decision to deny, partially deny or reduce payment for a claim. Learn how to request a review of a claim through Wellmark's Claims Appeal and External Review Process.

How we pay providers

Do you ever wonder how Wellmark pays providers? Find out the process behind provider payments.

How Wellmark evaluates new technology

Wellmark regularly reviews the latest procedures, drugs, devices, and methods that will improve medical outcomes. Learn how Wellmark evaluates new technology.