EXHIBIT 23
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8, No. 333-84906) pertaining to the Anthem 401(k) Long Term Savings Investment Plan of our report dated June 18, 2003 with respect to the financial statements and schedule as of and for the year ended December 31, 2002 of the Anthem 401(k) Long Term Savings Investment Plan included in this Annual Report on Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.
/S/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
June 23, 2003
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