Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Awarded NCQA's Accreditation Status of '...(ed on the performance level of each plan...),Health

"Earning top recognition from NCQA is the result of collaboration with physicians and hospitals to positively impact the quality, accessibility and affordability of health care in our communities," said John Martie, president, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado. "HMO Colorado is proud to have improved both its CAHPS(R) member satisfaction and HEDIS(R) effectiveness of care scores in the 2009 collection of these measures. We have a long and proud tradition of ensuring that our members receive high-quality service. Receiving objective recognition of that is rewarding for all of us."

"CAHPS(R) is a registered trademark of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)."

"HEDIS(R) is a registered trademark of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)."

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. (R) ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado is available at www.anthem.com.