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Anthem Offering Financial Incentives to Encourage All Associates to Receive COVID-19 VaccinationAnthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM) today announced that it will provide a $50 incentive to all associates who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. With vaccines now the focal point of combatting the pandemic, Anthem recognizes the critical role Anthem plays in ensuring safe and equitable access to the vaccines in our communities. Anthem Associates who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can choose to receive a one-time $50 credit toward medical premiums or donate the credit to the Anthem Cares Fund to help support fellow associates in need. The Fund is designed to help Anthem associates facing financial hardships immediately after a natural disaster or an unforeseen personal hardship. "Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic we've seen Anthem associates rise to the challenge and show what it truly means to improve the health of humanity," said Leah Stark, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. "Anthem is committed to empowering our associates to live a healthy lifestyle, therefore it was imprtant that we provided an incentive to those who receive the COVID-19 vaccination. I am impressed and grateful for everything our associates have done and continue to do for the customers and communities we serve." Anthem continues to educate our associates, members, and community on the safety and importance of the vaccine and encourages associates to share their COVID-19 vaccinated stories using #vaccinated on social media as they receive a vaccine. In addition to the new vaccine incentive Anthem has taken numerous actions to support associates during this extraordinary time, including:
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