Alberta Blue Cross® newsroom

Read the latest news from Alberta Blue Cross®, featuring news releases and corporate announcements.

Media releases

2025

Two weeks left to apply for Alberta Blue Cross’s® Community Wellbeing grant program

Applications for Alberta Blue Cross®’s popular Community Wellbeing grant program close on April 30, 2025. Alberta Blue Cross® encourages urban and rural Alberta-based organizations (including Alberta chapters of national organizations) that promote the physical, mental or social wellbeing of community members to apply to win a $1,000 grant. This includes…
2025

Alberta Blue Cross® and the Injury Prevention Centre raise awareness of National Poison Prevention Week

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…
2025

Alberta Blue Cross® partners with the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society to champion women’s health

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Alberta Blue Cross® and the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society are spotlighting women’s health through the Between Us: exploring the mind & body virtual lecture series. This free interactive series focuses on providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for discussing important…

Corporate announcements

Alberta Blue Cross employees receiving National Philanthropy award.
2023

Alberta Blue Cross® honoured at National Philanthropy Day

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…
2023

Alberta Blue Cross® not impacted by ADSC data breach

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…
2022

Recognizing customer experience excellence

Providing exceptional customer experience (CX) is at the heart of what we do. Our goal is to ensure that every customer who interacts with Alberta Blue Cross® walks away feeling heard, cared for and empowered. With thousands of calls, emails and social media comments to handle every day, our team…

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.