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WellPoint Through the Eyes of the Consumer
leadership in affordable quality care
“I didn’t realize how valuable our
health benefits really are.”jay stapleton
anderson, indiana
As a city councilman in Anderson, Indiana, Paul J. “Jay” Stapleton supported a
decision by the city administration to move municipal employees’ health coverage to
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. In the summer of 2005, Jay realized the full
value of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield when he had to undergo a major operation.
Jay is covered through his wife, Susie, who is the key accounts coordinator for the
city utility office.
“It’s the only surgery he’s ever had,” says Susie, who has been married to Jay for
17 years and an Anderson employee for 20 years.
“I didn’t have to worry about the surgery,” Jay said. “My doctor recommended a
surgeon right here who’s one of the best in the region, and I was able to go to him.”
During months of recovery, Jay was thankful that he never had to deal with financial
concerns. “I didn’t realize how valuable our health benefits really are,” he says.
Switching to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has been good for Anderson,
a city of 58,000, because the city government saved over $2 million in the first year.
And city employees have enjoyed lower premiums and improved benefits. In fact, in
December 2005 the mayor declared an insurance holiday, covering city employees’
share of premiums so they did not have to pay any premiums that month.
“Susie and I both grew up in Anderson,” says Jay, “and we want to do anything
we can to make life better here.” By helping the city provide affordable quality health
care for its employees and their families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is
contributing to a brighter future.