Read the latest news from Alberta Blue Cross®, featuring news releases and corporate announcements.
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Media releases
November is Falls Prevention Month, and Alberta Blue Cross has partnered with the Alberta Injury Prevention Centre to encourage Albertans to take steps to prevent fall-related injuries as part of the annual Finding Balance campaign. According to the Injury Prevention Centre, falls are the leading cause of injury among older…
Alberta Blue Cross® is encouraging Indigenous students across the province to apply for its Indigenous scholarship program, which has once again started accepting applications. The Alberta Blue Cross® Indigenous scholarship program offers 9 scholarships of $1,500 every year. The scholarships are awarded based on personal goals, financial need and community…
Alberta Blue Cross® is looking to recognize Albertans who are champions for wellness in their communities through its annual Faces of Wellness program. Each year, the program recognizes those making positive lifestyle changes toward becoming healthier, promoting a health-related cause, making the most of life while living with a chronic…
Corporate announcements
Members of the Alberta Blue Cross® Community Impact team attended National Philanthropy Day on November 15 and accepted 2 awards on behalf of Alberta Blue Cross®. National Philanthropy Day is recognized worldwide as a celebration of philanthropy and those who give. This event acknowledges and honours the outstanding achievements of…
While Alberta Blue Cross® administers a number of government-sponsored programs including the Coverage For Seniors Program and the Optical Assistance for Seniors Program, Alberta Blue Cross® is not involved in the administration of government-sponsored dental programs for low-income Albertans including the Dental Assistance for Seniors Program, and is not impacted…
Facts and figures
We play an active role in fostering the health and wellness of Albertans by leading and participating in a variety of community wellness promotion initiatives across Alberta.
Alberta Blue Cross® has offices in five Alberta locations: Edmonton (head office), Calgary, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, and Lethbridge.
Alberta Blue Cross® processes more than 71.1 millionclaim lines with a value exceeding $3.3 billion.
Awards
Excellence Canada Healthy Workplace Silver Award
We have been recognized as having one of Canada’s healthiest workplaces through the achievement of the Excellence Canada Healthy Workplace Silver Award and the Caring Company Certification.
Alberta’s Top 75 Employers
We have also ranked as one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers, one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Alberta’s Top 10 Most Loved Brands, one of Alberta’s Most Respected Organizations, the most trusted insurance brand in Canada and one of Canada’s Top 100 brands.
