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Alberta Blue Cross® shares at-home wellness breaks to keep spirits up

Bringing wellness home to all Albertans. Alberta Blue Cross® is making fitness easier by sharing easy exercise videos and tips on its social media platforms for Albertans to access from the comfort of their homes. Prior to COVID-19, Alberta Blue Cross® employees were encouraged to take 15-minute wellness breaks on-site…

Alberta Blue Cross®September 4, 2020

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Alberta Blue Cross® provides mental health tips for return to school during COVID-19

Starting a new school year can be a stressful time for children and parents alike. But add in the unknowns of starting a new school year in the midst of COVID-19, and many parents and children across the province are experiencing high levels of anxiety. Through this time of uncertainty,…

Alberta Blue Cross®August 21, 2020

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Alberta Blue Cross® shares essential summer safety tips

Plan ahead to be prepared for any situation this summer. COVID-19 has impacted summer vacation plans for many Albertans, but the pandemic has not stopped the arrival of summer. While large social gatherings and events like festivals and outdoor concerts aren’t permitted this summer, the opportunity to spend time outdoors…

Alberta Blue Cross®June 25, 2020

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Alberta Blue Cross® supports Alberta’s rural and remote communities through COVID-19 in partnership with the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA)

Alberta Blue Cross® and the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) have now opened the COVID Community Roots Program—a program offering grants up to $5,000 for grassroots community-led initiatives serving vulnerable populations during COVID-19. The program will target areas outside of Edmonton and Calgary to help ensure quality support services…

Alberta Blue Cross®June 8, 2020

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Alberta Blue Cross® commits $500,000 for community support during COVID19

Earlier this week, Alberta Blue Cross® announced temporary premium reductions to support its customers through the COVID19 pandemic. Now the organization is announcing expanded support for communities with a $500,000 commitment from its community foundation to addressing priority needs to support Alberta’s most vulnerable populations. “This is an incredibly difficult…

Alberta Blue Cross®April 24, 2020

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Alberta Blue Cross® extends financial relief for customers

Alberta Blue Cross® is expanding its commitment to supporting its customers through COVID-19 by temporarily reducing plan premiums for all individual health and insured (non-refund) group plan customers during the pandemic. "Today we will continue to be here for our customers."-Jerry Rudelic, vice-president of Group Benefits, Alberta Blue Cross® “For…

Alberta Blue Cross®April 21, 2020

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Text4Hope program launched to support Albertans’ mental health

The lives of Albertans look different right now. As we navigate through COVID-19, words like “unprecedented” and “isolation” are the norm and can be taxing on the mental wellness of Albertans. That’s why Alberta Blue Cross®, through its community foundation, is partnering with Alberta Health Services and the Mental Health…

Alberta Blue Cross®March 23, 2020

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Coverage for Seniors changes

The Alberta government has implemented some changes to the eligibility criteria for Coverage for Seniors. As of March 1, 2020, family members younger than 65 years of age are no longer covered by Coverage for Seniors. Albertans 65 years of age and older will continue to be covered by the…

Alberta Blue Cross®March 12, 2020

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Transforming customer experience for a fast-paced world.

Alberta Blue Cross® is known for offering an excellent customer experience. Whether you’re a group member submitting a claim online, an individual calling about benefits for the first time or a small business owner researching information on an employer plan, you can expect a simple, stress-free experience. But, life is…

Alberta Blue Cross®February 13, 2020

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Alberta Blue Cross® challenges Albertans to participate in Winter Walk Day

On Wednesday, February 5, hundreds of thousands of Albertans across the province will embrace the cold for a walk outside to support Alberta Winter Walk Day 2020. Alberta Blue Cross® challenges all Albertans to participate within their communities and get active outdoors. A province-wide initiative to get Albertans up and…

Alberta Blue Cross®February 3, 2020

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