As an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Indianapolis-based Elevance serves members in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as specialty plan members in other states. The company also provides services to the federal government in connection with the Federal Employee Program. ELV is a component of the S&P 500. The company recently changed its name from Anthem to Elevance Health. According to management, the new name 'underscores the company's commitment to elevating whole health and advancing health beyond healthcare.'

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This pick list highlights constituents of the Morningstar US Mid Cap Index that we believe offer investors the best risk-adjusted return prospects. The market capitalization range for U.S. mid-caps typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market.