How the Blue Assured® plan works
Build your plan your way, no medical questions. All you need is an Alberta provincial health card.
Customize your plan by choosing the level of coverage that works best for each category of extended health, optional dental and optional prescription drugs. Your choices apply to everyone on your plan.
What you get with your Blue Assured® plan
- Virtual care: Get 24/7 access to medical advice, mental health support, prescription refills, referrals and more through TELUS Health Virtual Care.
- Travel coverage: Up to 30 days of emergency medical coverage per trip until 65 years of age with a maximum of $5 million per trip.
- Flight Delay Service: Access to an airport lounge for a delay of 3 hours or more and access to a hotel room for a delay of 6 hours or more.
- Exclusive member savings: Discounts on health and wellness products, and services such as gyms, glasses and meal kits through Blue Advantage®.
- Individual Assistance Program: For personal, nutritional and financial counselling.
- Balance®: Access to our online wellness program that promotes wellness and helps you live a healthier lifestyle.
Not sure which plan is right for you?
Answer a few quick questions about your needs and we'll help find a plan.
Find your planPrefer to talk it through instead? Call us at 1-800-394-1965 and a benefits consultant will be happy to help.
Choose the right level of everyday care
Select the level of coverage for all benefits under extended health. Your chosen levels apply to everyone on your plan.
- What do you or your family use most today? Consider the services you use regularly, like massage, physiotherapy or vision.
- What's ahead? Plan for any upcoming health or lifestyle changes for you or your family.
- How often do you go? If you see certain providers often, a higher level of coverage may make sense.
We recommend starting with the lowest level that fits your needs today. You'll have the flexibility to increase your levels anytime, effective the 1st of the next month, and the option to downgrade after 24 months.
Add dental coverage if you need it
Select the level of coverage for optional dental or opt out if you don’t need it. Your chosen levels apply to everyone on your plan.
- What services does your family need?
- If you typically go for routine checkups, once or twice a year, consider starting with Basic or Enhanced.
- If you anticipate fillings, extractions, root canals or dentures in the next year or 2, consider a higher level of coverage to plan ahead, especially with the waiting periods.
- Consider the annual maximum limits: Each level has a yearly maximum payout and it may increase after your first year with some levels.
- Know the waiting periods. Basic and preventive dental benefits have a short initial waiting period before coverage begins. Other dental services may have longer waiting periods.
- Dental claims are paid according to the Alberta Blue Cross® Individual Health Plan Usual and Customary Dental Fee List. This means coverage is based on standard fees for common procedures. Learn more about dental benefits and ways to reduce your costs.
We recommend starting with the lowest level that fits your needs today. You'll have the flexibility to increase your levels anytime, effective the 1st of the next month, and the option to downgrade after 24 months.
Add drug coverage if you need it
Select the level of coverage for optional prescription drugs. Your chosen levels apply to everyone on your plan.
- Think about the prescriptions you and your family use regularly. Consider whether you may need higher-cost or ongoing medications.
- Consider the annual maximum limits at each level. Higher levels have higher annual maximums.
- Know the waiting periods.Prescription drug benefits have a short 3-month waiting period before coverage begins.
- Do you have high existing prescription drug costs? You may be eligible for additional coverage. Reach out through our contact form or call us at 1-800-394-1965 to discuss options.
We recommend starting with the lowest level that fits your needs today. You'll have the flexibility to increase your levels anytime, effective the 1st of the next month, and the option to downgrade after 24 months.
Explore other plan options
Depending on your stage of life and coverage needs, here are other options you can consider.
Comprehensive coverage with Blue Choice®
A medically underwritten plan that offers higher drug maximums and is designed for long-term protection.
Continue the coverage you value with Retiree
The plan offers familiar protection with flexible options for prescriptions, dental, health and extensive travel coverage.
Start strong with the Young Adult plan
A guaranteed plan that offers you the physical and mental support today while protecting your tomorrow.
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