This form allows the police to bring the person to a hospital for a psychiatric assessment. What is the difference between a Form 1 and Form 2? A Form 1 authorizes the holding of the person for up to 72 hours at a psychiatric facility. The Form 2 does not. A Form 2 authorizes the […]
Category: Alberta
Who Regulates Doctors In Alberta?
The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) is Alberta’s physician regulator and responsible for overseeing the practice of medicine in Alberta. Who oversees doctors in Alberta? The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta regulates the practice of medicine in Alberta. How do I complain about a doctor in Alberta? You can contact […]
How Do I Claim An Ambulance In Alberta Blue Cross?
780-498-8083 (Edmonton and area), • toll free at 1-800-588-1195 (all other areas), or • email at [email protected]. The online claims submission system is available Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Does Blue Cross cover ambulance in Alberta? Group benefits Extended health benefits provide protection against the high cost of medical services […]
Can I Claim Alberta Blue Cross Premiums?
If you have an individual health plan, you can also get a tax receipt for premiums paid. Premiums paid for health and dental benefits may be claimed as a deduction for income tax purposes if you meet the overall threshold for medical expenses to be claimed. How do I file a claim with Alberta Blue […]
How Do Alberta Doctors Get Paid?
In Alberta, laboratory physicians are paid on a 4-tier grid system that ranges from $354,000 to $412,000 per year. Movement along the grid is based on the years of service to the organization. More than 90% of laboratory physicians do not bill fee-for-service through the Schedule of Medical Benefits. How much do doctors get paid […]
Does Blue Cross Work In Alberta?
Who we are. Alberta Blue Cross® is the largest benefits provider in Alberta and one of the largest in Western Canada. We serve more than 1.8 million members with coverage through small and large employer group plans, individual plans and government-sponsored programs. Can I use my Alberta Blue Cross in another province? Your AHCIP coverage […]
What Does Alberta Spend The Most Money On?
Budget 2022 includes funding of $2 billion for drugs and supplemental benefits, an increase of $110 million or 5.7% from 2021-22. Programs for seniors make up the largest component of this funding, with $674 million budgeted in 2022-23, supporting over 700,000 seniors. How much does the Alberta government spend? about 65.85 billion Canadian dollarsIn 2021, […]
Can You Swim In Alberta Lakes?
Great news! Since the dinosaurs went extinct, Alberta’s crystal clear lakes and sandy beaches are free for the enjoying. That means lake swimming and boating are perfect ways to indulge in Alberta’s hot summer days. Good to know: Alberta lakes come in every shade from pale blue to milky turquoise. Are there any clean lakes […]
How Old Are The Glaciers In Alberta?
The land from the west starts to ripple into mountains and then 2.5 million years ago, the earth got chilly and massive sheets of ice coated most of Canada. What is the oldest glacier in Canada? The Columbia Icefield was formed during the Great Glaciation, or Illinoisan period (238,000 to 126,000 BCE). When was the […]
Who Lived In Alberta First?
The area now known as Alberta has been inhabited by various Native American (First Nations) groups for at least 10,000 years. Who were the first settlers in Alberta? The British, Alberta’s first European settlers, claimed the area as part of Rupert’s Land, the territory belonging to the Hudson’s Bay fur trading company since 1670. French […]