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Media releases
Alberta Blue Cross® supports food banks across the province on Giving Tuesday
This year, for Giving Tuesday—a global movement encouraging individuals and organizations to give back—Hearts of Blue, Alberta Blue Cross®’s employee-led charity, is supporting communities across Alberta through a $50,000 donation to local food banks. Founded more than 25 years ago by Alberta Blue Cross® employees, Hearts of Blue was born…
November is Falls Prevention Month: balance and strength are your best defense
November is Falls Prevention Month, and Alberta Blue Cross® has partnered with the Alberta Injury Prevention Centre to support the annual Finding Balance campaign, a province-wide initiative to help Albertans—especially older adults—take proactive steps to prevent falls and fall-related injuries. According to the Injury Prevention Centre, falls remain the leading…
Alberta Blue Cross® announces 2025 Community Wellbeing grant recipients
Alberta Blue Cross® is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Community Wellbeing grant program. “We were overwhelmed by the positive response to this program this year, with 699 applications from across the province,” says Brian Geislinger, senior vice-president of Corporate Relations and Community Engagement with Alberta Blue Cross®.…
Corporate announcements
Alberta Blue Cross® freezes personal plan prices for 12 months
To help ease the financial burden for our fellow Albertans, there will be no monthly pricing changes to our personal benefit plans based on this year’s review. Price increases will be frozen until June 30, 2026. Relief from rising costs With rising prices affecting nearly every aspect of life—including the…
Supporting our communities during wildfires in Alberta
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…
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…
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.
