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Archived News

• Wellmark achieves high-performing star rating
  November 21, 2022
• Keith Shah named Wellmark’s Chief Health and Innovation Officer
  November 09, 2022
• Wellmark named a Best of the Best by DIVERSEability Magazine
  October 25, 2022
• Wellmark recognizes two facilities for demonstrating quality care in knee and hip replacement
  October 14, 2022
• Aberdeen, Martin and Sioux Falls receive 2022 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award
  October 13, 2022
• Wellmark named a Best of the Best by U.S. Veterans Magazine
  September 15, 2022
• Wellmark to offer individual and family plans featuring UnityPoint Health
  September 08, 2022
• Wellmark’s 3-Point Play returns with the start of college football
  September 01, 2022
• Wellmark to offer individual and family plans in South Dakota
  August 18, 2022
• Blue Medicare Advantage PPO | Avera available during annual enrollment period
  August 11, 2022
• Tea wins Wellmark ‘Set the Pace’ Challenge for 2022 Grand Blue Mile
  July 25, 2022
• Columbus Junction wins Wellmark ‘Set the Pace’ Challenge for 2022 Grand Blue Mile
  July 13, 2022
• Funds awarded to Iowa and South Dakota communities from Wellmark's 3-Point Play program
  July 11, 2022
• Wellmark named a Best of the Best by HISPANIC Network Magazine
  April 29, 2022
• Wellmark sponsors Penguin Project at The Premiere Playhouse
  April 28, 2022
• Rise to the top of the Set the Pace Challenge leaderboard
  April 21, 2022
• Wellmark named a Best of the Best by Professional Woman’s Magazine
  March 08, 2022
• Wellmark named a Best of the Best by Black EOE Journal
  March 04, 2022
• Wellmark's Set the Pace Challenge returns to Grand Blue Mile
  March 03, 2022
• University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics receives Blue Distinction Center designation
  February 23, 2022
• Wellmark to enhance efforts to address community health
  February 21, 2022
• Manning, Dallas Center and Iowa Great Lakes Region receive 2022 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award
  February 18, 2022
• Wellmark earns perfect score in 2022 Corporate Equality Index
  January 27, 2022
• Nominate your hometown to win big with Wellmark's 3-Point Play
  January 25, 2022
• 2021–2022 Marvin Pomerantz Graduate Student Scholarship Winner Announced
  January 25, 2022
• Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center – West Des Moines receives Blue Distinction Center designation
  January 03, 2022
• Wellmark announces 2021 John D. Forsyth Inclusion Ambassador Award winner
  November 11, 2021
• New Medicare Advantage options available in South Dakota from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  November 04, 2021
• New Medicare Advantage options available in Iowa from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  November 04, 2021
• Aberdeen, Milbank and Rosebud Reservation receive 2021 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award
  October 13, 2021
• Wellmark named a Best of the Best by HISPANIC Network Magazine
  September 24, 2021
• Wellmark recognizes MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center substance use treatment and recovery facilities for demonstrating quality care
  September 21, 2021
• Avera McKennan Hospital receives Blue Distinction Center transplant designation
  September 21, 2021
• Wellmark's 3-Point Play returns with start of college football
  September 02, 2021
• Blue Cross Blue Shield study shows national trend toward higher childbirth complication rates for Black and Hispanic women
  July 28, 2021
• Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield will offer new Medicare Advantage options this fall
  June 08, 2021
• Wellmark sponsors essential health care workers weekend at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
  June 01, 2021
• Sioux Falls wins 2021 Wellmark Set the Pace Challenge
  May 20, 2021
• Stanton wins Wellmark's Set the Pace Challenge
  May 20, 2021
• Wellmark COVID-19 vaccine clinic reaches 450 central Iowans
  May 14, 2021
• Wellmark marks mental health awareness month by becoming a registered "Make It OK" workplace
  May 03, 2021
• 2021 virtual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark raises $5,000 for Iowa Kidstrong
  April 29, 2021
• Less than half of South Dakota adolescents are fully vaccinated for HPV
  April 28, 2021
• HPV completion rates in Iowa remain low despite cancer-preventing benefits
  April 28, 2021
• Statement on subscriber class action settlement notice
  March 26, 2021
• Wellmark named 2021 Best of the Best by Professional Woman's Magazine
  March 25, 2021
• Wellmark Set the Pace Challenge returns in 2021
  March 04, 2021
• Virtual Grand Blue Mile open to all ages, abilities
  March 04, 2021
• Cass County, Waterloo and Waverly receive 2021 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Awards
  February 19, 2021
• Wellmark recognizes seven South Dakota facilities for demonstrating higher quality in maternity care
  February 09, 2021
• Wellmark recognizes 13 Iowa facilities for demonstrating higher quality in maternity care
  February 09, 2021
• Registration for the Grand Blue Mile now open
  February 09, 2021
• Wellmark earns perfect score in 2021 Corporate Equality Index
  January 28, 2021
• Wellmark recognizes 10 Iowa and South Dakota facilities for demonstrating quality care in bariatric surgery
  January 14, 2021
• 2020–2021 Marvin Pomerantz Graduate Student Scholarship Winner Announced
  January 06, 2021
• Iowa Kidstrong receives $5,000 from Wellmark to support youth fitness programming
  December 21, 2020
• Wellmark to waive member COVID-19 treatment costs into 2021
  December 11, 2020
• Iowa's childhood vaccination rates decline during COVID-19
  December 07, 2020
• South Dakota's childhood vaccination rates decline during COVID-19
  December 07, 2020
• Wellmark CEO recognized for outstanding health care leadership by the National Institute for Health Care Management
  December 02, 2020
• Wellmark ranked one of the best insurers for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
  November 16, 2020
• Wellmark debuts e-book to help employers understand millennial health trends
  November 10, 2020
• Statement on settlement challenging elements of Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensing agreements
  October 30, 2020
• Custer and Rapid City receive 2020 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award
  October 21, 2020
• Wellmark chairman and chief executive officer receives 2020 Impact Award from the Iowa Asian Alliance
  October 05, 2020
• COVID-19 increases the need to focus on caregiver's health and available resources in South Dakota
  October 01, 2020
• COVID-19 increases the need to focus on caregiver's health and available resources in Iowa
  October 01, 2020
• Childbirth complication rates in South Dakota trend higher than national average
  September 09, 2020
• Pregnancy complications and postpartum depression rates in Iowa trend higher than national average
  September 09, 2020
• Early-onset dementia and Alzheimer's diagnoses rates in South Dakota trend lower than the national average
  August 24, 2020
• Early-onset dementia and Alzheimer's diagnoses rates in Iowa trend lower than the national average
  August 24, 2020
• Wellmark will continue to waive member costs for COVID-19 treatment through the end of 2020
  August 15, 2020
• David Vaudt named to Wellmark Board of Directors
  August 10, 2020
• Wellmark announces CEO succession
  July 23, 2020
• Three in four Americans with behavioral health conditions are continuing therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic
  July 14, 2020
• Wellmark to continue paying health care providers the same for virtual visits until Feb. 1, 2021
  June 17, 2020
• Iowa and South Dakota communities awarded more than $84,000 from Wellmark's 3-Point Play program
  June 16, 2020
• Wellmark chairman and chief executive officer receives 2020 Ally Award from dsm Magazine and One Iowa
  June 11, 2020
• Wellmark recognizes six South Dakota facilities for demonstrating quality care in knee and hip replacement surgeries
  May 29, 2020
• Wellmark recognizes 14 Iowa facilities for demonstrating quality care in knee and hip replacement surgeries
  May 29, 2020
• Wellmark extends COVID-19 benefits through August 31
  May 27, 2020
• Wellmark recognizes 12 Iowa and South Dakota facilities for demonstrating quality care in spine surgery
  May 22, 2020
• Wellmark receives first annual 2020 Diversity Team Award
  May 07, 2020
• Wellmark waives cost-share for COVID-19 treatment
  April 01, 2020
• Wellmark’s response to COVID-19
  March 20, 2020
• Wellmark to waive cost-share for virtual health care visits to help members during the coronavirus outbreak
  March 17, 2020
• Wellmark announces important health plan updates regarding coronavirus
  March 09, 2020
• Wellmark 401k plan named to prestigious "Best in Class" list
  February 24, 2020
• USATF awards Men's and Women's 1 Mile Road Championships to Grand Blue Mile through 2023
  February 20, 2020
• 2020 Grand Blue Mile registration opens with $10 flash sale
  February 11, 2020
• Three communities receive 2020 Healthy Hometown℠ Powered by Wellmark Community Awards
  February 07, 2020
• Nominate your hometown to win big with Wellmark's 3-Point Play
  February 05, 2020
• Wellmark recognizes University of Iowa Hospital for demonstrating quality cellular immunotherapy – CAR-T therapies
  January 24, 2020
• Wellmark recognizes Avera McKennan for demonstrating quality cellular immunotherapy – CAR-T therapies
  January 24, 2020
• Wellmark recognizes University of Iowa professionals for demonstrating quality, more affordable fertility care
  January 23, 2020
• Wellmark earns perfect score in 2020 Corporate Equality Index
  January 21, 2020
• 2019-2020 Marvin Pomerantz Graduate Student Scholarship Winner Announced
  January 13, 2020
• Wellmark recognizes Keystone Treatment Center for demonstrating quality care
  December 12, 2019
• Wellmark recognizes Iowa substance use treatment and recovery facilities for demonstrating quality care
  December 12, 2019
• New industry-university partnership brings BlueX: Technology Applied Learning to Drake students
  November 11, 2019
• Five communities receive 2019 Healthy Hometown℠ Powered by Wellmark Community Awards
  October 18, 2019
• Wellmark chairman and chief executive officer receives 2019 Outstanding Iowa Advocate award
  October 15, 2019
• Nominate your hometown to win big with Wellmark's 3-Point Play
  September 09, 2019
• Iowa millennials face higher rates of depression compared to the national average
  July 25, 2019
• South Dakota millennials face higher rates of depression compared to the national average
  July 25, 2019
• Wellmark engages business and community leaders to address the growing issue of millennial health
  July 01, 2019
• Iowa and South Dakota communities awarded over $93,000 from Wellmark's 3-Point Play program
  June 04, 2019
• Odebolt wins Grand Blue Mile - Healthiest State Initiative 'Set the Pace' Challenge
  May 06, 2019
• ADHD diagnosis rates in South Dakota are below the national average
  April 25, 2019
• ADHD diagnosis rates in Iowa are above the national average
  April 25, 2019
• Wellmark recognizes Mercy Medical Center for high-quality cardiac care
  March 27, 2019
• USATF Men's and Women's 1 Mile Road Championships Return to Grand Blue Mile
  February 28, 2019
• Registration for 10th annual Grand Blue Mile opens with $10 flash sale
  February 12, 2019
• Three communities receive 2019 Healthy Hometown Community Awards
  February 11, 2019
• Wellmark recognizes local health care professionals for demonstrating quality, more affordable fertility care
  January 28, 2019
• Wellmark recognizes seven health systems for high-quality cardiac care
  January 28, 2019
• Nominate your hometown to win big with Wellmark's 3-Point Play
  January 16, 2019
• Wellmark to provide support to continue the Isiserettes legacy
  December 10, 2018
• Branded prescription drug prices continue to rise
  November 28, 2018
• Three South Dakota communities receive inaugural 2018 Healthy Hometown Community Awards
  October 17, 2018
• Healthy Hometown℠ Powered by Wellmark announces South Dakota award finalists
  October 09, 2018
• Nominate your hometown to win big with Wellmark’s 3-Point Play
  September 12, 2018
• Wellmark announces Cory Harris as Chief Operating Officer
  August 14, 2018
• Wellmark data shows progress toward preventing inappropriate prescription opioid use
  July 26, 2018
• Wellmark data shows South Dakotans have lowest rate of opioid use disorder
  July 26, 2018
• University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics received maternity care designation
  June 05, 2018
• Iowa and South Dakota communities awarded nearly $90,000 from Wellmark's 3-Point Play program
  May 23, 2018
• Allen Hospital received maternity care designation
  April 02, 2018
• Iowa nonprofit organizations received more than $1.8 million from The Wellmark Foundation
  March 01, 2018
• South Dakota nonprofit organizations received more than $109,750 from The Wellmark Foundation
  March 01, 2018
• HPV vaccinations in Iowa adolescents are above the national average
  February 26, 2018
• St. Luke's Methodist Hospital received spine surgery designation
  February 22, 2018
• Wellmark recognizes 18 Iowa hospitals for delivering quality, affordable maternity care
  February 22, 2018
• Wellmark recognizes six South Dakota hospitals for delivering quality, affordable maternity care
  February 22, 2018
• Wellmark recognizes ten health systems for higher quality in bariatric surgery
  February 22, 2018
• Three communities receive inaugural 2018 Healthy Hometown Community Awards
  February 16, 2018
• Wellmark commits to re-entering the ACA market in Iowa in 2019
  February 08, 2018
• Wellmark reports increase in children who receive all recommended vaccines
  January 22, 2018
• Medicare drug plan receives 5-Star Rating
  December 05, 2017
• Wellmark earns perfect score in 2018 Corporate Equality Index
  November 28, 2017
• Wellmark names Lori Clausen as incoming president for South Dakota
  November 21, 2017
• Area LGBTQ youth and members of the transgender community invited to complimentary performance of As One
  November 13, 2017
• Iowa, South Dakota Communities Win Big with the Wellmark 3-Point Play
  September 01, 2017
• St. Gregory Retreat Center admits billing errors and dismisses lawsuit against Wellmark
  June 01, 2017
• New tools available for South Dakota communities to improve overall well-being
  May 22, 2017
• Wellmark’s John Forsyth inducted into the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame
  May 18, 2017
• New Wellmark report links obesity to the most costly health conditions
  May 10, 2017
• Wellmark debuts tool to help members plan for health care costs
  May 08, 2017
• Wellmark announces 2018 individual ACA market decision in Iowa
  April 03, 2017
• Wellmark recognizes 2016 Promise Award winners
  February 17, 2017
• New tools available for Iowa communities to improve overall well-being
  January 30, 2017
• Wellmark earns perfect score in 2017 Corporate Equality Index
  December 05, 2016
• New Wellmark report links obesity to the most costly health conditions
  October 25, 2016
• Wellmark announces individual ACA market changes in Iowa and South Dakota
  September 28, 2016
• Wellmark, USD Coyotes team up for a healthier South Dakota
  September 08, 2016
• Wellmark, SDSU Jackrabbits team up for a healthier South Dakota
  September 08, 2016
• Wellmark, ISU Cyclones team up for a healthier Iowa
  September 08, 2016
• Wellmark, UNI Panthers team up for a healthier Iowa
  September 08, 2016
• Wellmark, Drake Bulldogs team up for a healthier Iowa
  September 08, 2016
• Wellmark, Iowa Hawkeyes team up for a healthier Iowa
  September 08, 2016
• Iowans received better health care at a lower cost in 2015
  July 26, 2016
• Grand Blue Mile defending champions set to return
  April 14, 2016
• Nonprofit organizations received more than $1 million from The Wellmark Foundation
  April 12, 2016
• Innovative Beacon internship program yields impressive results
  April 05, 2016
• Iowa's Increase in Well-Being Outpaces Nation by 2:1
  March 31, 2016
• Iowa health systems receive designation in the areas of spine surgery and knee/hip replacement
  March 28, 2016
• Wellmark recognizes six Iowa health systems with Blue Distinction® Center+ designation for cardiac care
  March 08, 2016
• Two South Dakota health systems receive designation in the areas of cardiac, spine and knee/hip replacement care
  March 01, 2016
• Public Invited to Celebrate as Cedar Rapids Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  February 24, 2016
• Wellmark recognizes 27 Iowa health systems for delivering quality, affordable maternity care
  February 23, 2016
• Wellmark recognizes nine South Dakota health systems for delivering quality, affordable maternity care
  February 23, 2016
• Wellmark recognizes 2015 Promise Award winners
  February 11, 2016
• Iowa City, Iowa Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  February 03, 2016
• Iowa moves into #14 spot in Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index®
  January 28, 2016
• Wellmark's Brown named 2015 Deloitte CFO of the Year by the Des Moines Business Record
  January 28, 2016
• Woodbine, Iowa, achieves certified Blue Zones community status
  December 03, 2015
• Wellmark to participate on Iowa's health insurance public exchange in time for 2017 open enrollment
  October 05, 2015
• Marion, Iowa, achieves certified Blue Zones community status
  September 21, 2015
• Wellmark announces new vice president and chief information officer
  September 10, 2015
• Wellmark announces cost and quality savings from its 2014 Accountable Care Organization arrangements
  September 04, 2015
• Oskaloosa, Iowa, Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  August 19, 2015
• Sioux City, Iowa, Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  August 14, 2015
• New study shows average cost for heart disease procedure in Des Moines is significantly lower compared to other U.S. cities
  July 20, 2015
• Harlan, Iowa, Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  June 15, 2015
• The Wellmark Foundation awards 23 organizations grant funds
  May 29, 2015
• Grand Blue Mile Announces 2015 Race Results
  April 21, 2015
• 6th Annual Grand Blue Mile schedule of events set for April 20-21
  April 16, 2015
• Grand Blue Mile announces Mascot Madness Charity Challenge participants
  April 15, 2015
• Fairfield, IA, Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  April 10, 2015
• Grand Blue Mile to feature 'dream' field of running royalty
  April 02, 2015
• Spirit Lake, IA, Achieves Certified Blue Zones Community Status
  April 01, 2015
• Wellmark employees volunteered 36,000 hours last year
  March 19, 2015
• Wellmark statement regarding Premera Blue Cross cyberattack
  March 18, 2015
• Wellmark collaborates with four new Accountable Care Organizations in Iowa
  March 12, 2015
• Wellmark recognizes 2014 Promise Award winners
  March 04, 2015
• Registration open for sixth annual Grand Blue Mile
  March 02, 2015
• Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index® reveals Iowa's score remains constant
  February 19, 2015
• Wellmark recognizes five health systems for quality and cost efficiency in bariatric surgery
  February 06, 2015
• Wellmark statement regarding Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's security breach
  February 05, 2015
• Wellmark's Des Moines headquarters earns EPA's ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy efficiency
  December 05, 2014
• Rewards for healthy choices? New health insurance plan does just that
  November 21, 2014
• Medicare drug plan offered by Wellmark is one of three plans nationwide to receive a perfect five-star rating
  October 21, 2014
• Wellmark recognizes the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics for quality in transplant care
  October 15, 2014
• Blue Zones Project's success featured on Forbes.com
  October 15, 2014
• Wellmark announces the 10 community winners of its 75th Anniversary contest - with a twist
  September 25, 2014
• Waterloo, Iowa, named a certified Blue Zones Community
  September 10, 2014