On October 22, 2008, WellPoint, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

All of the information furnished in this report (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and unless expressly set forth by specific reference in such filings, shall not be incorporated by reference in any Company filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof and regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings.

(c) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

Exhibit    Description
99.1       Press Release dated October 22, 2008 reporting WellPoint, Inc.
           financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended September 30,
           2008.