Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On February 24, 2009, WellPoint, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial guidance for 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

None of the information furnished in this report (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) shall be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. None of the information furnished in this report shall be incorporated by reference in any 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.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

Exhibit No. Exhibit

99.1 Company Press Release dated February 24, 2009.

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