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Alberta Blue Cross Insurance

As a member of Alberta Blue Cross, you can claim optical benefits. Optical benefits are your health insurance’s coverage for optical services such as prescription frames and lenses. Please refer to your benefits booklet to see how long you have to submit your expenses. If you have any questions about your insurance, please contact your insurance provider.


Have You Had An Eye Exam Recently?

It is important to have your eyes examined at least once every two years.


Waiting Period

Please contact Alberta Blue Cross

Renewal Date

2 years


*Package: Vision Care every 2 years (Including eye exams) Young Adult
(29 and under)
Blue Choice
(64 and under)
Blue Assured
(All ages)
Retiree
(50 and above)
Level A Overall maximum (every 24 months from date of service)
$150

Eye exam maximum (included in overall maximum)
$85
close icon $100 $150
Level B $200 $200 $300
Level C $250 $300 $500
Level D $300 $500 $600

* Based on the information provided on the Alberta Blue Cross website and Blue Choice brochure 1 2 3 4

Information correct as of 12th August 2024.


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