Alberta Blue Cross

• Warm Alberta weather prompts thin ice warning

  Thin ice can bring tragic consequences, a reminder by the Alberta Blue Cross to residents to be careful when spending time outdoors.

  Weather

  Dec 9, 2020
  
• Alberta snowbirds run into unexpected turbulence when filling prescriptions

  Alberta snowbirds forced to pay out-of-pocket for prescriptions due to COVID-19 limitations

  Health

  Oct 15, 2020
  
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• Concerns raised about 4.4 per cent increase in Alberta dental fee guide; patients encouraged to shop around for services

  Be prepared to pay more for a dentist appointment next year. The dental fee guide in Alberta includes a 4.4 per cent increase.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2019
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• Alberta expands drug coverage for hepatitis C patients

  Epclusa, a drug for hepatitis C with a near 100 per cent cure rate, is now going to be covered by Alberta Health.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2017
• Calgary dentists, therapists and optometrists hit by energy slowdown

  Thousands of layoffs that have hollowed out many of Calgary's downtown office towers are translating into tough times for health-care businesses that offer services covered by workplace insurance plans.

  Money

  Nov 18, 2016
• Alberta study offers free medication for low-income seniors

  Researchers at the University of Calgary are looking to recruit 5,000 low-income seniors for a study on managing chronic disease.

  Health

  Apr 5, 2016
• Pharmacists, Blue Cross reach tentative deal with the province

  Alberta pharmacists and Alberta Blue Cross have reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2013