X0201 4 2004-01-26 0001013220 WELLPOINT HEALTH NETWORKS INC /DE/ WLP:NYSE 0001243413 ROSENBLATT ALICE F 1 WELLPOINT WAY THOUSAND OAKS CA 91362 0 1 0 0 EVP, Integration & Chief Actua Employee Stock Option (right to purchase common stock) 101.75 2004-01-26 4 A 0 60000 101.75 A 2014-01-26 Common Stock 60000 461285 D Deferred Comp Stock Units 0 2004-01-26 4 A 0 10000 0 A Common Stock 10000 10410 D The options vest in six equal semi-annual installments beginning July 26, 2004. Deferred share right grant made in the Company's Comprehensive Executive Non-qualified Retirement Plan and awarded pursuant to the Company's 1999 Stock Incentive Plan. The grant will vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. Distribution to the reporting person may occur at a subsequent date based on the reporting person's prior election. /s/ Monica M. Chizzo - Attorney-in-fact 2004-01-28