Program information

Plan members have 24/7 access to their benefits—through the member site and app, plan members can access benefits information anywhere, anytime.

Government-sponsored program participants

Alberta Blue Cross ® is pleased to administer a variety of programs on behalf of the Government of Alberta.

Non-Group Coverage Program

The Government of Alberta offers Alberta Blue Cross ® Non-Group Coverage to ensure all Albertans have access to an economical supplementary health benefits program which provides coverage for a variety of health related services not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). Alberta Blue Cross ® administers Non-Group Coverage on behalf of Alberta Health.

For more information about the Non-Group Coverage program, including an application form and eligibility information, please visit Alberta Health.

If you have billing questions, please call 780-498-5970 (Edmonton and area) or 1-888-498-5970 (toll free).

Coverage for Seniors Program

The Government of Alberta provides seniors with premium-free coverage for prescription drugs and other health-related services not covered under the AHCIP. Effective March 1, 2020, seniors' family members under 65 years of age are no longer eligible for the Coverage for Seniors program. If you have any questions, please contact the AHCIP office. For further information on the Coverage for Seniors program please visit the Alberta Health website.

Palliative Coverage Program

For more information about the Palliative Coverage program, please visit Alberta Health.

Dental Assistance for Seniors Program

The Dental Assistance for Seniors Program provides eligible low-income seniors with financial assistance for dental benefits. If eligible, you would receive up to a maximum of $5,000 of coverage every 5 years for select dental services and procedures that maintain a reasonable level of dental health. Alberta Blue Cross ® delivers this program on behalf of Alberta Health.

Learn more about the Dental Assistance for Seniors Program on the Alberta Seniors website

Optical Assistance for Seniors Program

The Optical Assistance for Seniors program provides eligible low-income seniors with financial assistance for optical benefits. If eligible, you would receive up to a maximum of $230 every three years for the purchase of prescription eyeglasses and/or contact lenses. Alberta Blue Cross ® delivers this program on behalf of Alberta Health.

Learn more about Optical Assistance for Seniors program on the Alberta Seniors Website

Other programs

Alberta Blue Cross ® also administers benefits for Alberta Community and Social Services, including some benefits provided through the Alberta Adult and Child Health Benefit programs

For more information about the Adult Health Benefit plan, please visit Alberta Community and Social Services.

For information about the Child Health Benefit please visit Alberta Community and Social Services.

Government of the Northwest Territories

Alberta Blue Cross ® also administers a variety of programs on behalf of the Government of Northwest Territories.

Métis Health Benefits Program

For more information about the Métis Health Benefits Program, please visit: Metis health benefits

Extended Health Benefits for Seniors Program

For more information about the Extended Health Benefits for Seniors Program, please visit: Extended health benefits seniors program

Extended Health Benefits for Specified Disease Conditions Program

The Extended Health Benefits for Specified Disease Conditions Program has ended, effective September 2, 2024. It has been replaced with the new Extended Health Benefits Program. For more information about the new Extended Health Benefits Program, please visit the Government of the Northwest Territories’ website.

Extended Health Benefits Program

For more information about the new Extended Health Benefits Program, please visit Extended Health Benefits Program.

Information on custom foot orthotic and custom orthopedic shoe claiming criteria

Questions?

Questions? Call 1-800-661-6995 for assistance in English. Questions? Appelez le 1-888-279-9799 pour obtenir de l’aide en Français.

Questions?

If you have questions about your government-sponsored program, benefits and claims, please contact Alberta Blue Cross ® Customer Services.

Contact information Phone number
Edmonton 780-498-8000
Calgary 403-234-9666
Toll free 1-800-661-6995
Billing questions Phone number
Edmonton 780-498-5970
Toll free 1-800-498-5970

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We begin by acknowledging that we are on traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 territory, and all the people here are beneficiaries of these peace and friendship treaties.

This territory is the home for many Indigenous Peoples, including the Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Ojibwe, Stoney Nakota Sioux, and Tsuut’ina peoples, and the Métis Nation of Alberta and the Métis Settlements.

We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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Life, disability and travel insurance plans are underwritten by various underwriters. For information, visit ab.bluecross.ca/underwriters.

Alberta Blue Cross ®

Head office
10009 108 St NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3C5

Our company

Support

Our sites

Connect with us

Download our member app

Land acknowledgement

We begin by acknowledging that we are on traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 territory, and all the people here are beneficiaries of these peace and friendship treaties.

This territory is the home for many Indigenous Peoples, including the Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Ojibwe, Stoney Nakota Sioux, and Tsuut’ina peoples, and the Métis Nation of Alberta and the Métis Settlements.

We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

©Copyright 2024 ABC Benefits Corporation. All rights reserved. ®* The Blue Cross ® symbol and name are registered marks of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans ® , an association of independent Blue Cross ® plans. Licensed to ABC Benefits Corporation for use in operating the Alberta Blue Cross Plan ® . ®† Blue Shield is a registered trade-mark of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Life, disability and travel insurance plans are underwritten by various underwriters. For information, visit ab.bluecross.ca/underwriters.