When it comes to health insurance, you're given a number of reasons to believe there's a difference at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. The difference is Blue.

It's no wonder nearly 1.8 million Iowans and South Dakotans have chosen Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield as their health insurance company. The numbers tell a powerful story of how Blue is making a difference in so many lives.

BlueConnection^® — Online self-service BlueConnection tools allow you to look up your personalized health plan information and claims data at your convenience. Having updated benefits and claims information at your fingertips makes it easier to learn about your benefits and helps give you peace of mind about your Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage.  If you haven't done so already, go up to the top of the page and get your personal instant online Wellmark quote now and learn how much you can save by switching to Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield today!

The BlueConnection Find a Doctor or Hospital tool helps you locate more than 6,000 hospitals and 600,000 doctors in the BlueCard^® network throughout the world. No other health plan gives you access to as many doctors and hospitals — giving you more choices and one less worry.

Blue Priority^SM Health Savings Account — Arming you with information and giving you choices so you can make educated decisions about your health care and health insurance is important. That's why you can choose a Health Savings Account that puts you in charge of your health care. Blue Priority Health Savings Accounts from Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield allow you to set aside money in a tax-free account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.

BluePrints for Health^SM Programs — Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield also offers you a number of special BluePrints for Health programs to help you manage your health. If you have a severe illness or a complex medical problem, a Blue Health Coach^SM will serve as your case manager, helping you navigate the health care system and take the hassle out of health insurance. The Blue Health Coach is your advocate, providing information and support, and helping you stretch your benefit dollars as far as possible by coordinating care with network providers not only in Iowa or South Dakota but throughout the United States. Learn more about how Blue Health Coaches from Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield can help members and employers.

Better Beginnings^® — Another BluePrints for Health program from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Better Beginnings preconception and prenatal program helps your baby have a healthy start and gives you another avenue to address pregnancy worries. Helping you have peace of mind about your pregnancy is just another way that Wellmark health insurance adds even more value to your health insurance plan.

Blue Plus Club^SM — Wellmark is committed to keeping pace with the many changes Medicare is undergoing. But one thing you can count on is Wellmark working on your behalf to help save you money through programs like Blue Plus Club. Blue Plus Club is included at no cost when you purchase your Senior Blue^® Medicare supplement coverage from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Blue Plus Club saves you money by providing discounts on prescription drugs, eye care and eyewear, durable medical equipment, and over-the-counter drugs and vitamins.

WalkingWorks® — A number of people are finding that walking is the right step to better health. WalkingWorks is a Blues program from Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield that encourages you to walk 10,000 steps a day. Walking helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, speeds up weight loss, and tightens and tones muscles.

The Difference is Blue — These are just a number of ways you can count on Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield being there when and where you need us — like a silent partner — offering choices and taking the worry and hassle out of health insurance. When it comes to health insurance companies, you're given a number of reasons to believe there's a difference in Wellmark health insurance. The difference is Blue.