Connolly to Leave Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

ATLANTA, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. (BCBSGA) and Greater Georgia Life Company announced today that Monye Connolly will be leaving the company of her own accord in order to devote more time to her family and pursue other interests. Ms. Connolly has served as President and General Manager of the respective companies since 2006 and will remain in her current role until a successor is named.

Having been with BCBSGA for more than 24 years, Connolly previously served as vice president and general manager of the Individual and Small Group market segments where she had overall responsibility for sales, underwriting, claims, customer service, and membership and billing, in addition to accountability for profit and loss. Her prior experience also includes oversight of the product development, sales support, and Large Group market segment.

In addition, Connolly has served as vice president of network management where she was responsible for all physician, hospital, and health care clinician contracting and reimbursement, provider relations, and provider operations throughout Georgia.

"Monye has made significant contributions in her role as President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, growing the business and maintaining our market-leading position during challenging economic conditions," said Ken Goulet, President and CEO of WellPoint's Commercial Business Unit. "On behalf of the corporation, I would like to sincerely thank Monye for her exceptional leadership and dedicated service to the Georgia plans and wish her and her family well in the future."

"I'm taking this action after lengthy and heartfelt consideration. During my tenure at BCBSGA, I've consistently been inspired by the quality and dedication of the people I've had the pleasure to work with and come to know throughout the years," said Connolly. "I admire the Company's commitment to the community and what our associates do to serve our members and give back to the people of Georgia."

Connolly remains committed to improving the lives of those she serves and the health of Georgia's communities.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association® . The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.  Additional information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia is available at www.bcbsga.com.

SOURCE Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia