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Alberta Blue Cross Assistant
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the different levels of coverage in the Alberta Blue Cross Blue Choice Plan?
The Blue Choice Plan offers four levels of coverage (A, B, C, and D), each with varying benefits for hospital care, paramedical practitioners, medical supplies, vision care, travel, and life insurance.
- What benefits are covered under the Blue Assured Plan?
The Blue Assured Plan covers hospital stays, paramedical practitioners, medical device supplies, vision care, travel, accidental death and dismemberment, wellness programs, optional dental coverage, and optional prescription drug coverage.
- What is the maximum coverage for extended health benefits under the Retiree Plan?
The Retiree Plan offers extended health benefits with a maximum coverage of $7,500 per year, excluding accidental death and dismemberment and travel.
- Are pre-existing conditions covered under the Blue Assured Guaranteed Acceptance Plan?
Yes, the Blue Assured Guaranteed Acceptance Plan accepts pre-existing conditions without medical underwriting, making it ideal for individuals who have been rejected elsewhere.
- What dental coverage options are available in the Alberta Blue Cross plans?
Dental coverage in Alberta Blue Cross plans varies by level, including options for basic and preventive care, dentures, periodontics, extensive procedures (like crowns, bridges, and implants), and orthodontics, with varying maximums and waiting periods.
- What is included in the paramedical practitioners coverage of the Blue Choice Plan?
Coverage for paramedical practitioners in the Blue Choice Plan includes services from acupuncturists, homeopaths, osteopaths, naturopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, podiatrists, chiropodists, psychologists (including iCBT), and speech language pathologists.
- Does the Blue Choice Plan include vision care?
Yes, the Blue Choice Plan includes vision care, covering eye exams and eyewear, with specific benefits varying by coverage level (A, B, C, and D).
- What are the travel coverage benefits in Alberta Blue Cross plans?
Travel coverage benefits in Alberta Blue Cross plans offer up to $5 million per trip, with varying numbers of covered days per trip and discounts on additional travel plans.
- What wellness programs are included in Alberta Blue Cross plans?
Wellness programs in Alberta Blue Cross plans include Balance® (an online wellness program), Blue Advantage® (discounts for health products), and Care Navigation (for disease management through the website).
- Can I keep my insurance coverage if I leave my employer?
Yes, with Blue Choice Portability, you can switch to a Blue Choice Plan within 30 days of terminating your employer benefits to keep your coverage options open.