Media releases

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, December 7, 2022—Alberta Blue Cross® and Alberta Innovates are partnering to connect people with innovative digital health solutions to support the prevention and management of chronic disease and mental health, two of the largest contributors to the rising cost of benefit plans. There are nearly 500,000 health-related digital…

Joint news release from Alberta Health Services, YES Health and Alberta Blue Cross® Alberta health organizations partner with digital health innovator to pilot AI-enhanced virtual Diabetes Prevention Program. A digital Diabetes Prevention Program that is delivered through a smartphone app is being piloted in Alberta. This app provides participants with…

As summer heats up, many Albertans are visiting local pools, heading out boating, taking a dip in a lake or enjoying a relaxing river float. However people decide to cool off in or on the water, it’s important to stay safe while beating the heat. That’s why Alberta Blue Cross®…

As Albertans take to the skies again for travel, Alberta Blue Cross® is rolling out a new set of travel plans for individuals that include trip break, flight delay service, protection for COVID-19 and more to make travel easier. Available now, these improved travel plans were designed for customers navigating…

For two summers, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted vacation plans for many Albertans. Now, opportunities to travel, participate in large social gatherings and attend festivals and outdoor concerts have finally returned and Alberta Blue Cross® is sharing tips to help Albertans safely enjoy their summer. As a partner in Alberta’s preventable…

Keeping Well resource continues to support Alberta seniors emerging from pandemic Based on last year’s successful distribution of the Keeping Well resource and in recognition of Alberta’s upcoming Senior’s Week from June 6 to 12, Alberta Blue Cross® has once again teamed up with the Injury Prevention Centre to support…

The Alberta Blue Cross Built Together grant program opens May 16, providing funds up to $50,000 for healthy living infrastructure projects across Alberta. Alberta Blue Cross is bringing back its popular Built Together grant program for 2022 to help promote active living and wellness in communities across Alberta. Community leagues,…

Based on the continued need for support, Alberta Blue Cross® has brought back its popular COVID Community Roots Program for 2022. Since this program launched in 2020, Alberta Blue Cross® has awarded a total of $262,000 to 59 diverse projects in rural and remote communities across Alberta. Applications for the…

Alberta Blue Cross® is pleased to announce awards to six exceptional Alberta students in conjunction with its Indigenous Scholarship program. Luke Klug, Chantelle Quinney and Crystal Cardinal were presented with the scholarship for mature Indigenous students, as defined by their post-secondary institution. Austyn Gratton, Taylor Sample and Ina Old Shoes…

Alberta Blue Cross® is taking part in a national benefits industry initiative using advanced artificial intelligence to enhance the detection and investigation of benefits fraud. Led by the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA), Alberta Blue Cross® is joining other national benefit carriers in this initiative—which will see millions…