New Responsibilities, New Choices

Young adults have distinct health care coverage needs. The incidence of serious illness is lower for them than it is for other age groups, but accidents do happen, and they want great care when they need it, with protection against catastrophic medical costs.

They also look for flexibility, low premiums, and personal control. As a generation that has grown up with the Internet, young adults expect easy access to information about programs, treatment options, and costs.

On the following pages, you can read about the ways in which WellPoint programs meet the unique needs of members such as Dustin Bingham and Karlene Medina, and how we’re making benefits administration simpler for small employers.