Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in this Registration Statement (FormS-3) and related Prospectus of Anthem, Inc. for the registration of senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities, preferred stock, common stock, depository shares, warrants, rights, stock purchase contracts, and stock purchase units and to the incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated February 22, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Anthem, Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Anthem, Inc., included in its Annual Report (Form10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst and Young LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
November 30, 2017
