Elevance Health

2Q 2024 Earnings Presentation

July 17, 2024

Key Highlights

  • 2Q 2024 Results
  • Elevance Health second quarter results reflect disciplined execution of our strategic initiatives during a dynamic time for the industry
  • 2Q 2024 adjusted diluted EPS of $10.12 grew 12% year-over-year
  • 2Q 2024 adjusted operating gain of $2.8B grew 6% year-over-year
  • 2024 Outlook
  • Reaffirmed 2024 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of at least $37.20, reflecting growth of 12% year-over-year
  • Continue to optimize our Health Benefits segment through ongoing margin recovery from pandemic-era lows in our commercial risk-based health plans and disciplined execution in government businesses
  • Guidance embeds investment in strategic growth initiatives, notably in CarelonRx, as we integrate recent acquisitions and scale key value drivers

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Strategic Focus Areas

• Executing on our enterprise strategy, to accelerate capabilities and services in Carelon by expanding and

scaling our enterprise flywheel for growth

Minimizing barriers to whole health for Medicaid members impacted by eligibility redeterminations

Building a sustainable Medicare Advantage business for the long-term

Adjusted earnings per share growth algorithm provides a clear path to sustainable growth through upper single digit growth in enterprise operating revenue, margin expansion from disciplined pricing and operational transformation, and balanced capital deployment

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Enterprise Results

2Q 2024 Results

Elevance Health

2Q 2024

2Q 2023

Change (%/bps/$)

Operating Revenue1

$43.2B

$43.4B

(0.4%)

Medical Loss Ratio

86.3%

86.4%

(10) bps

Adjusted Operating Expense Ratio1,2

11.5%

11.0%

50 bps

Adjusted Operating Gain1,2

$2.8B

$2.7B

5.8%

Adjusted Operating Margin1,2

6.6%

6.2%

40 bps

Net Investment Income

$508M

$416M

22.1%

Adjusted diluted EPS2

$10.12

$9.04

11.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$0.4B

$2.0B

($1.5B)3

  1. See "Basis of Presentation" on slide 10 herein.
  2. See "GAAP Reconciliation" on slides 11 and 12 herein.
  3. Figures may not foot due to rounding.

Key Highlights

  • Elevance Health second quarter results reflect focused execution of our enterprise strategy in a dynamic operating environment
  • Operating revenue of $43.2B includes the impact of membership attrition in Medicaid
  • Benefit expense ratio of 86.3% improved 10 basis points driven by premium yields, inclusive of disciplined commercial underwriting
  • Adjusted operating expense ratio of 11.5% includes investment in strategic growth initiatives, notably in CarelonRx
  • Adjusted operating gain grew 5.8% driven by improved performance on risk-based contracts in Carelon

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Health Benefits

2Q 2024 Results

Health Benefits

2Q 2024

2Q 2023

Change (%/bps)

Operating Revenue1

$37.2B

$38.0B

(2.2%)

Operating Gain1

$2.1B

$2.1B

0.3%

Operating Margin1

5.8%

5.6%

20 bps

Membership2

45.8M

48.0M

(4.6%)

Key Highlights

  • Health Benefits demonstrated the resilience of our diversified mix of business in the quarter
  • Operating revenue was impacted by declines in Medicaid membership, partially offset by premium rate increases to cover medical cost trends
  • Operating gain increased 0.3%, driven by disciplined underwriting, partially offset by membership attrition
  • Operating margin expanded 20 basis points due to the recovery of commercial margins from pandemic era lows
  • Membership of 45.8M reflects attrition in Medicaid, partially offset by strong growth in ACA health plan membership
  1. See "Basis of Presentation" on slide 10 herein.
  2. Health Benefits Membership for the three months ended June 30, 2023, is restated to reflect a change in BlueCard® membership to align to the Blue Cross Blue Shield

Association reporting methodology. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, BlueCard® membership has been restated lower by 17K.

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Health Services

2Q 2024 Results

Carelon

2Q 2024

2Q 2023

Change (%/bps)

Operating Revenue1

$13.3B

$12.1B

10.3%

Operating Gain1

$705M

$653M

8.0%

Operating Margin1

5.3%

5.4%

(10) bps

Adjusted Scripts

78.2M

77.4M

1.0%

Consumers Served

102.3M

103.6M

(1.3%)

Key Highlights

  • Carelon delivered growth in services while scaling key value drivers
  • Serves as the enterprise flywheel for growth, integrating physical, behavioral, social and pharmacy services to deliver whole health, affordably
  • CarelonRx operating revenue of $8.8 billion driven by strong external member growth and the acquisition of Paragon Healthcare; operating gain of $497 million includes ongoing investments in pharmacy home delivery and specialty services
  • Carelon Services operating revenue of $4.5 billion grew 26%; operating gain of $208 million grew over 32% driven by improved performance on risk- based arrangements

1. See "Basis of Presentation" on slide 10 herein.

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Flywheel Supports Our Long-Term Growth Algorithm

Health Benefits

Health Services

Approximately 46M medical members balanced across commercial, Medicaid and Medicare, leveraging the assets and capabilities of Carelon to accelerate growth

Optimize

Invest in

the Core

Growth

Accelerate

Integrated portfolio of whole health solutions connecting care across physical, behavioral, social, and pharmacy needs to bend the cost curve, enhance consumer experiences, and deliver whole health, affordably

Targeting at least 12% average annual growth in

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

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Long-Term Growth Algorithm

Targeting at least 12% average annual growth in Adjusted Diluted EPS

Adjusted Operating Gain - Upper Single Digit to Low Double Digit CAGR1

Revenue Growth

+

Adjusted Operating Margin

+

Capital Deployment

Upper Single Digit CAGR1

Expanding to 6.5% - 7.0% by 2027

Approximately 4% Contribution to

Adjusted Diluted EPS CAGR1

Health Benefits

Transforming our business

processes by leveraging new

Mid to Upper Single Digit CAGR

Share Repurchases

technologies across operations

Driven by membership growth, cost trend, geographic

expansion, and growth in specialized populations

Organic Reinvestment

Commitment to operating

Carelon Services

efficiency and optimizing core

Programmatic M&A targeting

Upper Teens to Low Twenties CAGR

businesses

integrated solutions that

Driven by risk-based revenue growth including M&A

CarelonRx

Effective medical management

strengthen health plan

competitiveness

Low-Double Digit CAGR

Underwriting discipline

Driven by script volumes and drug mix

1. CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate Target.

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Committed to Strong Growth Over the Long-Term

Revenue1

(in Billions)

Operating Margin1

Health Benefits

Mid to Upper

Single Digit

CAGR2,3

$138B

2022

2027

Target

5.5% - 6.5%

4.3%

2022

2027

Target

Carelon4

Mid Teens

CAGR2,3

$41B

2022 2027 Target

Mid to Upper

Single Digit

5.8%

2022

2027

Target

Elevance Health

Upper Single

Digit CAGR2,3

$156B

2022

2027

Target

6.5% - 7.0%

5.3%

2022

2027

Target

Dividends

20%

M&A/ Organic

Capital

Reinvestment

50%

Allocation

Share

Repurchase

30%

Targeting at least 12% average annual

growth in Adjusted Diluted EPS

  1. 2022 Operating Revenue and Operating Margin for Health Benefits, Carelon, and Elevance Health have been updated to reflect restated financials.
  2. CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate Target.

3. Five-Year CAGR target for 2022 - 2027.

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4. The CAGR target for revenue from 2022 - 2027 and the operating margin target in 2027 for Carelon includes: (i) a low double-digit revenue CAGR and 6.0% - 6.5% operating margin target for CarelonRx, and (ii) an upper teens to low twenties revenue CAGR and mid to upper single-digit operating margin for Carelon Services.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect our views about future events and financial performance and are generally not historical facts. Words such as "expect," "feel," "believe," "will," "may," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "project," "forecast," "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to: financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions; statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services; and statements regarding future performance. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. You are also urged to carefully review and consider the various risks and other disclosures discussed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which attempt to advise interested parties of the factors that affect our business. Except to the extent required by law, we do not update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: trends in healthcare costs and utilization rates; reduced enrollment; our ability to secure and implement sufficient premium rates; the impact of large scale medical emergencies, such as public health epidemics and pandemics, and other catastrophes; the impact of new or changes in existing federal, state and international laws or regulations, including laws and regulations impacting healthcare, insurance, pharmacy services and other diversified products and services, or their enforcement or application; the impact of cyber-attacks or other privacy or data security incidents or our failure to comply with any privacy, data or security laws or regulations, including any investigations, claims or litigation related thereto; failure to effectively maintain and modernize our information systems, or failure of our information systems or technology, including artificial intelligence, to operate as intended; failure to effectively maintain the availability and integrity of our data; changes in economic and market conditions, as well as regulations that may negatively affect our liquidity and investment portfolios; competitive pressures and our ability to adapt to changes in the industry and develop and implement strategic growth opportunities; risks and uncertainties regarding Medicare and Medicaid programs, including those related to non-compliance with the complex regulations imposed thereon; our ability to maintain and achieve improvement in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Star ratings and other quality scores and funding risks with respect to revenue received from participation therein; a negative change in our healthcare product mix; costs and other liabilities associated with litigation, government investigations, audits or reviews; our ability to contract with providers on cost-effective and competitive terms; risks associated with providing healthcare, pharmacy and other diversified products and services, including medical malpractice or professional liability claims and non-compliance by any party with the pharmacy services agreement between us and CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C.; risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances; possible impairment of the value of our intangible assets if future results do not adequately support goodwill and other intangible assets; possible restrictions in the payment of dividends from our subsidiaries and increases in required minimum levels of capital; our ability to repurchase shares of our common stock and pay dividends on our common stock due to the adequacy of our cash flow and earnings and other considerations; the potential negative effect from our substantial amount of outstanding indebtedness and the risk that increased interest rates or market volatility could impact our access to or further increase the cost of financing; a downgrade in our financial strength ratings; the effects of any negative publicity related to the health benefits industry in general or us in particular; events that may negatively affect our licenses with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; intense competition to attract and retain employees; risks associated with our international operations; and various laws and provisions in our governing documents that may prevent or discourage takeovers and business combinations.

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Non-GAAP Measures and Basis of Presentation

This document references non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are intended to aid investors when comparing Elevance Health's financial results among periods and are not intended to be alternatives to any measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP are available on the last slide of this document.

Operating revenue and operating gain/loss are the key measures used by management to evaluate performance in each of its reporting segments, allocate resources, set incentive compensation targets and to forecast future operating performance. Operating gain/loss is calculated as total operating revenue less benefit expense, cost of products sold and operating expense. It does not include net investment income, net gains/losses on financial instruments, interest expense, amortization of other intangible assets and gains/losses on extinguishment of debt or income taxes, as these items are managed in a corporate shared service environment and are not the responsibility of operating segment management. Operating Margin is defined as operating gain divided by operating revenue. Each of these measures is provided to further aid investors in understanding and analyzing Elevance Health's operating and financial results.

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