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Old 02-25-2019, 11:17 AM
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Default Health Care Coverage for Retirement

Coming into retirement will be removed from employment health coverage.

Anyone have any ideas with which coverage to go with?

ie. Bluecross, Surehealth, etc.
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Old 02-25-2019, 12:11 PM
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I have blue cross and buy about $300.00 of drugs each month and I spend only $30.00 on them and never more than $25.00 on any item. Best of all blue cross is free because of my age. Piker
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Old 02-25-2019, 12:43 PM
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I have blue cross and buy about $300.00 of drugs each month and I spend only $30.00 on them and never more than $25.00 on any item. Best of all blue cross is free because of my age. Piker
What age is it free pls?
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Old 02-25-2019, 01:04 PM
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I retired a year ago. Reviewed numerous plans and best one I found for me was the Blue Cross retiree plan. As my employer plan was with them I got 10% off my monthly premium as a bonus.

When looking at plans make sure to check out their travel coverage. Some plans may only cover you for 15 days out of province at a time.
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Old 02-25-2019, 01:04 PM
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I have blue cross and buy about $300.00 of drugs each month and I spend only $30.00 on them and never more than $25.00 on any item. Best of all blue cross is free because of my age. Piker
Free? How does that work?
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Old 02-25-2019, 01:49 PM
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Default Alberta Residents get free blue cross coverage at age 65

there are limitations. dont quote me but I think it is $230 for glasses every 3 years and $5000 dental coverage every 5 years. Eligible prescriptions (not everything makes the list) cost you maximum $25 for each refill.
Myself and my spouse were covered for prescriptions as soon as I reached 65 but she had to turn 65 before the glasses and dental kicked in for her to have coverage.
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Old 02-25-2019, 02:03 PM
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YES,i want the free one
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Old 02-25-2019, 02:20 PM
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Blue cross prescriptions charge a dispensing fee. If you get a 3 mos supply you pay the same dispensing fee as for a one month supply.

A guy could save a few hundred bux a year.
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Old 02-25-2019, 03:15 PM
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I'll be 65 in sept.Free blue cross for me .Couple of things you have to prove your age at least 3 mths prior to there acceptance & they offer a few add on 's eye care ,dental,hospital rooms etc,for a cost
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Old 02-25-2019, 04:00 PM
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Been looking online cant seem to find what they do cover at 65yrs ,
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Old 02-25-2019, 04:42 PM
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Income dependant. After one makes so much it is not available. Threshold is not very high. Can't recall for sure but something like $54,000 combined income based on submitted taxes is the threshhold.
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Old 02-25-2019, 04:49 PM
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Been looking online cant seem to find what they do cover at 65yrs ,
I just phoned them Extremely helpful
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Old 03-18-2019, 03:17 PM
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I see Surehealth/Greenshield is doing a lot of advertising re: Healthcare polices.

Anyone have experience with this company?
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Old 03-18-2019, 06:46 PM
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When you turn 65 in Alberta you and your spouse are automatically covered , just remember to register when you get the notice (3 months before your birthday). Even though my spouse is only 62 she is covered under me. $2000.00 perscription cost me 25.00.
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Old 03-19-2019, 05:22 PM
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As an Alberta resident turning 65, you and your spouse are entitled to premium-free benefits from Alberta Health Care.

https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-health-benefits.aspx
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One of the achievements of the social policy of Canada and the United States is medical care available to all citizens and permanent residents.
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Old 08-08-2022, 05:18 PM
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One of the achievements of the social policy of Canada and the United States is medical care available to all citizens and permanent residents.
Wondering is anything has changed since this thread was started 3.5 years ago.....surely something was clawed back. Im fully aware that it isnt just for Canadian citizens.....
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Old 08-08-2022, 07:41 PM
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First post, reviving a necro thread about health care. What are the odds?
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Old 08-08-2022, 08:51 PM
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Wondering is anything has changed since this thread was started 3.5 years ago.....surely something was clawed back. Im fully aware that it isnt just for Canadian citizens.....
Son of a gun!! SMH!! I just clicked on another NECRO thread!! I'm a real dummy!!!
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Old 08-08-2022, 10:47 PM
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Wondering is anything has changed since this thread was started 3.5 years ago.....surely something was clawed back. Im fully aware that it isnt just for Canadian citizens.....
Yes, I know of one such example:

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Effective March 1, 2020, seniors' family members under 65 years of age are no longer eligible for the Coverage for Seniors program.
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Old 08-09-2022, 09:35 AM
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Yes, I know of one such example:
Good to know. Thank you!
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Old 08-10-2022, 10:14 AM
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Kenny removed spouse off Alberta coverage if they are not 65. Also as mentioned you must not be to well off in retirement, some where around $50K in combined income.
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Old 08-10-2022, 02:40 PM
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How do u get free Blue Cross
I hit 65 and have to pay ever since
9 years now
My bill was due June 1. $952.68
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Old 08-10-2022, 11:06 PM
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Blue cross link

https://www.ab.bluecross.ca/plans/index.php
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Old 08-10-2022, 11:54 PM
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Need to go to this site.

https://www.alberta.ca/non-group-coverage.aspx

or here for Seniors

https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-health-benefits.aspx

By and large for prescription drugs, but subsidized by the gov’t. There is an interactive link to determine if your prescription is covered. Not for dental coverage.
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