Alberta Health Insurance

Your health affects your entire quality of life, so why not protect it with a health insurance plan for Alberta residents from Special Benefits Insurance Services? Health Insurance can you give you the protection you need from unexpected medical expenses. This can make it easier to access the service you require, not to mention lessen your out of pocket expenses.

Special Benefits is an independent broker that offers a variety of health insurance plans for individuals who want to enhance their insurance coverage. Our health insurance plans are especially designed for Albertans who have lost or do not qualify for group coverage, including:

Small business owners, entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals
Retired, semi-retired, part-time and contractor workers
Students, over-age dependents and surviving spouses
Anyone seeking the financial protection and peace of mind that an Alberta health insurance plan can provide

Alberta Health Insurance Plans Available from Special Benefits

At Special Benefits, our goal is to assist you with finding the right coverage for your specific needs and budget. We offer access to affordable, high-quality health insurance products through an exclusive partnership with Green Shield Canada. We are proud to bring you the Prism health insurance programs that offer varying levels of coverage so you can select an option that best fits your situation.

The Prism health insurance product is available in three different programs:

Prism Spectra: Ideal for healthy individuals with few pre-existing health problems. It’s a great option for providing for your future medical needs.
Prism Precision: Well suited for those with pre-existing conditions. It guarantees enrollment and requires no medical exam or questionnaire.
Prism Continuum: A great choice for people who are coming off a group insurance plan with pre-existing health conditions. Coverage is guaranteed if you apply within 60 days of losing your group health benefits.

Learn About Prism

Prism offers you three programs: Prism Spectra, Prism Precision and Prism Continuum. Each of these programs offers you a number of different plans to choose from with varying levels of coverage.

Learn About Prism Spectra

The Prism Spectra program is another option if you are leaving a company group plan or don't currently have health and dental coverage in place and are looking for comprehensive coverage complemented by high benefit maximums.

Learn About Prism Precision

The Prism Precision program may be right for you if you are looking for a practical alternative for basic coverage for services and treatments that are no longer covered by the government. No medical questionnaire required and coverage is guaranteed, even for pre-existing conditions.

Learn About Prism Continuum

The Prism Continuum program may be your best solution if you, your spouse, or your dependents are losing, or have lost your company group health benefits within the last 60 days and are looking for guaranteed coverage even with pre- existing conditions.

Extended Health Benefits

Each Prism program offers additional benefits to enhance your Alberta health insurance coverage. These extended benefits cover:

Vision (available with most Prism plans)
Accidental Dental
Ambulance Transportation
Hearing Aids
Home Support Services
Medical Items
Medical Services
Registered Therapists (chiropractor, foot care specialist, naturopath, osteopath, physiotherapist, massage therapist and speech therapist)
Travel (under age 65)
Hospital Accommodation (optional on Prism Spectra and Prism Precision, included with Prism Continuum)

How Special Benefits Can Help You Fill the Void

An Alberta health insurance plan from Special Benefits can help you fill the void if you lack adequate insurance coverage. It’s the perfect way to supplement your provincial insurance, which can be quite limited in scope. Alberta’s Provincial health insurance generally does not cover:

Prescription drugs
Dental services
Ground ambulance costs
Routine eye exams for residents 19 to 64 years of age
Eyeglasses and contact lenses
Chiropractic, acupuncturist, licensed massage therapist, naturopath, osteopath, physiotherapy or psychology services
Hospital Accommodation
Hearing aids
Medical and surgical appliances, prosthetics, supplies, mobility devices, etc.

Learn more about how our Alberta health insurance plans can help protect your finances and peace of mind. Request a no-obligation quote or a free information package today!