WellPoint Announces Q2 2004 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

WellPoint Health Networks Inc. (NYSE:WLP) will be hosting a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss second quarter 2004 financial results. Earnings will be announced after the market closes on Tuesday, July 27, 2004.

To access the conference call, dial 888-285-8004 and reference "WellPoint's Earnings Call" approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. International participants can access the call by dialing 706-643-1656 and referencing "WellPoint's Earnings Call." A replay of the call will be available after 1:30 p.m. Eastern time on July 28, 2004, until the end of the day on August 4, 2004.

To access the replay, dial 800-642-1687 (International: 706-645-9291), and enter pass code 8535569. Information required to be presented with respect to non-GAAP financial measures as defined in the SEC rules will be available at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call by visiting www.wellpoint.com and clicking on Investor Info>Financial Info>Supplementary Financial Info.

Investors, analysts and the general public may also listen to a live webcast of the conference call by visiting WellPoint's Web site and clicking on Investor Info>Events/Webcasts. To listen to the live webcast, please visit the WellPoint Web site at least 20 minutes early (to download and install any necessary audio software).

Individuals who listen to the call will be presumed to have read WellPoint's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.