WC Wellchoice

WellChoice, Inc. (NYSE: WC) will release its second quarter 2005 results after the market closes on Wednesday, August 3, 2005. The company will also host a conference call and webcast later that same day at 5:30 PM (EST) to review these results. The conference call can be accessed domestically by dialing (800) 784-3697. International participants dial (706) 643-1656. Please ask for reference number 7401664 ten minutes prior to the start of the call. An audio replay of the call will be available for seven days following the conference call. To access the replay, please dial (800) 642-1687 and enter reference number 7401664. International callers can access the replay by dialing (706) 645-9291 and enter reference number 7401664. Investors, analysts and the general public are also invited to listen to the conference call over the Internet by visiting WellChoice's web site at www.wellchoice.com. Financial, statistical and other information, including GAAP reconciliations, related to the conference call will be available on the site. To listen to the webcast, please visit the WellChoice web site at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software. A webcast replay will be available following the call. Individuals who listen to the call and/or webcast are encouraged to read the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion of risk factors and WellChoice's historical results of operations and financial condition in its 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2005. About WellChoice WellChoice, Inc. is the parent company of the largest health insurer in the State of New York, based on PPO and HMO membership. WellChoice, through its Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield subsidiaries, has the exclusive right to use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and marks in 10 downstate New York counties and one or both of these names and marks in selected counties in upstate New York. WellChoice offers a broad portfolio of products, including managed care and traditional indemnity products, and has a varied customer base including large group, middle-market and small group, individual, and national accounts. Additional information on WellChoice can be found at http://www.wellchoice.com.