Alberta Blue Cross - Retiree - Basic
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This is a Guaranteed Issue (Conversion) plan from Alberta Blue Cross belonging to their Retiree line of plans.
This type of plan is best for those losing employee group benefits.
Must apply within 60-days of employee group benefits terminating. For those aged 50 and above.
Includes:
Ambulance ServicesDental ServicesParamedical ServicesPrescription DrugsTravel (Out-of-Country)Vision CareMore information
Ambulance Services▼
Covers trips to hospital in a licensed ambulance in your home province/territory of residence. Covers charges up to the amount between what your government health insurance plan covers and what is reasonable and customary.
- Ground & Air ambulance: 100%
Dental Services▼
Basic and preventive care
- Includes checkups, cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals
- 70% reimbursement
- $750 combined annual dental maximum
Paramedical Services▼
- Accidental dental care (per incident): $2,000
- Psychologist (including iCBT) (per visit/per year): $75/$150
- Individual Assistance Program (IAP) (per calendar years): 12 sessions
Prescription Drugs▼
- Direct bill
- 70% reimbursement
- $1,000 annual maximum
Travel (Out-of-Country)▼
- 100% reimbursement
- $5 million lifetime maximum
- Coverage provided for the first 30 days of a trip
- Covers travel outside of your province or territory or outside of Canada
- Available until the age of 85
If you have a pre-existing medical condition where symptoms have appeared or required medical attention, hospitalization or treatment (this includes changes in medication or dosage), and existed during the 3 months before your trip, expenses related to this condition are not included.
Vision Care▼
- Including eye exams (per two years): $150
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