Read the latest news from Alberta Blue Cross®, featuring news releases and corporate announcements.
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Media releases
This summer, several Albertans will likely lose their lives to drowning. Alberta Blue Cross® and the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories want to change that. “We have a short summer season in Alberta and it’s a great time to get out swimming, boating and spending time around open…
In recognition of May 28 being Menstrual Hygiene Day, Alberta Blue Cross® is teaming up with United Way to normalize menstruation and address period poverty in our communities. Menstrual health is a fundamental aspect of human rights, dignity and public health. Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28, raises…
Apply now for the Alberta Blue Cross® Built Together grant program. Alberta Blue Cross®’s popular Built Together grant program is now accepting 2025 applications. Built Together encourages active living by awarding $50,000 grants annually to an Alberta healthy living infrastructure project in each of the following communities: Edmonton, Calgary, a…
Corporate announcements
We’re closely monitoring the wildfire situation across Alberta at Alberta Blue Cross® and recognize the growing impact on individuals, families, businesses and communities. With evacuation notices in effect and several areas affected, we’re committed to ensuring uninterrupted coverage for our plan members and group customers during this challenging time. Claims…
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.
