As the largest provider of health benefits in Alberta, we believe we have the potential and responsibility to impact people’s lives for the better. We believe all communities should thrive and we are committed to serving as a champion for wellness by supporting the health of our customers.
About us
Alberta Blue Cross® at a glance
At a glance
1948
An independent, not-for-profit health benefits provider formed in 1948.
1.8M
More than 1.8 million Alberta residents have Alberta Blue Cross® coverage.
Top 40
Ranks among Alberta’s 40 largest Alberta-based corporations in recognition of the significant role it plays in the provincial economy.
5 locations
Alberta Blue Cross® has offices in five Alberta locations. Edmonton (head office), Calgary, Red Deer, Grande Prairie and Lethbridge.
15K+
Alberta Blue Cross® administers almost 15,700 employer group plans, which service businesses with as few as 2 employees as well as many major employers.
1.4K+
Alberta Blue Cross® employs more than 1,400 Albertans.
$4.3B
In 2024, Alberta Blue Cross® processed more than 83.6 million claim lines with a value exceeding $4.3 billion.
Facts and figures
Member of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans, as well as the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Association (U.S.) and the International Federation of Health Plans.
In 1948, 100 per cent of Alberta Blue Cross® business was related to hospitalization benefits. Today, that figure is less than 1 per cent, with the following 12 benefit lines offered:
- prescription drugs,
- extended health (such as preferred hospital accommodation, ambulance, paramedical services and home nursing),
- dental,
- vision,
- travel,
- employee assistance programs,
- spending accounts,
- expatriate coverage for international employees,
- life insurance*,
- disability insurance*,
- critical illness*,
- accident insurance*.
* offered through Blue Cross Life® Insurance Company of Canada.
Alberta Blue Cross® administers programs on behalf of the provincial, territorial and federal governments such as
- Alberta Health (Coverage for Seniors, Non-Group Coverage, Optical Assistance for Seniors);
- Alberta Human Services;
- Government of the Northwest Territories; and
- Veterans Affairs Canada.
Alberta Blue Cross® provides personal health plans for Albertans of all ages who are self-employed or without employer-sponsored health benefits.
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. We have also ranked as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, 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.
In the past decade we introduced new plans and options for all our product lines and now offer a health benefit plan for every Albertan.
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.
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®.…
Alberta Blue Cross® partners with Calgary Counselling Centre to offer free online depression screening
Alberta Blue Cross is proud to team up with Calgary Counselling Centre again this year for National Depression Screening Day from October 6 to 12 and World Mental Health Day on October 10. During this week, individuals of all ages are encouraged to complete the short self-assessment at areyoufeelingok.com that…
