SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

WellPoint, Inc. Shareholder Meeting to be Held on May 14, 2014

Under the Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual shareholders’ meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and the location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important!

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials, which contain important information and are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The annual report and proxy statement are available at:

 

 

 

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		Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/wlp to view the materials.
		Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials.
		Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in.
		Step 4: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote.

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		Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials – If you want to receive a paper or email copy of these documents, you must request one. Otherwise you will not receive a paper or email copy of the proxy materials. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before May 5, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

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Shareholder Meeting Notice

WellPoint’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on May 14, 2014 at the Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time.

Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors’ recommendations.

The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR each of the nominees, FOR Proposals 2 and 3 and

AGAINST Proposal 4.

 

1.	Election of Directors for a three-year term:

1a – R. Kerry Clark

1b – Robert L. Dixon, Jr.

1c – Lewis Hay, III

1d – William J. Ryan

 

2.	To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2014.

 

3.	Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers.

 

4.	If properly presented at the meeting, to vote on a shareholder proposal to request the Board of Directors to amend the By-Laws of WellPoint, Inc. to prohibit political contributions.

 

PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS NOT A PROXY CARD. YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice with you.

 

 

 

Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Registration and Seating Available at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time

Meeting Begins Promptly at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time

Please plan to arrive early as there will be no admission after the meeting begins.

Directions to the Indiana History Center can be obtained by calling 317-232-1882 or visiting their website at www.indianahistory.org

To attend the meeting, please present this notice card and photo identification at the registration desk upon arrival.

 

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		®		Internet – Go to www.envisionreports.com/wlp. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Follow the instructions to log in and order a paper or email copy of the current meeting materials and submit your preference for email or paper delivery of future meeting materials.
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				To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the proxy materials must be received by May 5, 2014.

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