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About Wellmark
We’re committed to making the health care experience better through transparent, personalized coverage that’s easy to navigate and use. Every day, we deliver clear plans, expert support and resources that make it easier to be well. So everyone we serve can live a long, healthy life.
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#1 in Member Satisfaction among Commercial Health Plans in the Heartland Region

Customers rated Wellmark No. 1 for “Product/Coverage Offerings Meet My Needs,” “Digital Channels” and “Ease of Doing Business.”1

Why we’re #1

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What we do

Making coverage simpler

As a health insurance leader, we’re making coverage simpler with clear plans designed for real life and real budgets.

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Support when it matters

We give members the answers, support and tools they need to make confident decisions about their health.

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More options for care

Our members have access to a broad network of high-quality providers — close to home and across the country.

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Improving health

Wellmark is addressing the greatest barriers to optimal health, empowering Iowans and South Dakotans to live long, healthy lives.

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Watch the Wellmark story

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjCTPZd3Aj0

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Who we are and who we serve

Wellmark is a leading health insurance company offering coverage to individuals, families, employers and Medicare members across Iowa and South Dakota. We help connect members to the care they need when they need it through our broad provider network. And we provide expert support and tools to help members manage their health journey and get the most from their benefits.

2M+ members

Provide health coverage to more than two million members2.

20,000+ employers

Offer health benefits to employees at more than 20,000 organizations2.

Headquartered in Iowa and South Dakota

Offices in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Nationally connected

Member of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association — offering access to more than two million U.S. doctors and hospitals.

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Managing costs through action

As the leading health insurance company in Iowa and South Dakota, we believe it’s our responsibility to manage health care affordability for everyone we serve.

How we manage costs

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Help us make health care better

As a health insurance leader, we’re moving ideas forward, solving real problems and creating impact that people can feel. Join us.

Job openings

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Disclosures

1Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield received the highest score in a tie in the Heartland Region in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Satisfaction Study, which measures members’ satisfaction with their commercial health plan experience. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

2Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield (2025). Internal member market segmentation analysis.