Read the latest news from Alberta Blue Cross®, featuring news releases and corporate announcements.
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Media releases
National Poison Prevention Week is March 16 to 22, and Alberta Blue Cross® and the Injury Prevention Centre are partnering again to raise awareness of the dangers of medication poisoning in young children. “Annually, Alberta Poison and Drug Information Services receives more than 8,000 calls relating to children aged 0…
Alberta Blue Cross is bringing back its very popular Community Wellbeing grant program for 2025, to support the diverse work of community organizations promoting the physical, mental and social wellbeing of Albertans. “We were overwhelmed last year by the positive response to this program, with more than 650 applications from…
After examining data from 250 diverse organizations across Canada—with a spotlight on Alberta-based companies—through their 2024 Organizational Wellbeing Benchmarking Survey1, Alberta Blue Cross® has developed a comprehensive look at the current state of organizational wellbeing. According to the report, 90 per cent of the surveyed organizations reported employee wellbeing is…
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.
