Information for All Groups


2023 ABC Usual and Customary Dental Fees

Blue Cross has released their updated guide to  dental fee coverage maximums for 2023 .

Please refer to your plan documents and talk to your dentist to determine what your out-of-pocket expenses may be for dental services.

November 16, 2022
LTD Premium Rate Changes
Some employees will see a change to their LTD premium rate effective November 6, 2022. For more details, please review your union Benefits Rate Sheet.

The EPA LTD Advisory Committee has recommended a 4% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective January 1, 2022.

The EFFU LTD Advisory Committee has recommended a 4% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective January 1, 2022, along with a premium refund of 2021 contributions paid by employees into the Plan.
These changes arise from the 2022 LTD Advisory Committee recommendations.

October 24, 2022
The City of Edmonton’s Group Life and Optional Life insurance benefits transitioned to Alberta Blue Cross/Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada (Blue Cross) effective July 1, 2021. Your beneficiary designation(s) in effect immediately prior to July 1, 2021 under the group insurance policy issued by your previous Group Life/Optional Life carrier, have been carried forward under the Alberta Blue Cross policy.
We recommend you review your existing beneficiary designation(s) to ensure it reflects your current intentions. If you would like to change your beneficiary designation(s), please contact the Employee Service Centre.