Alberta Bill 11: What Employers Need to Know About Their Group Benefits Plan

Alberta Bill 11: What Employers Need to Know About Their Group Benefits Plan

On October 1, 2026, two provisions of Alberta's Bill 11 kick in - and if you employ even one person in Alberta, this affects you. It doesn't matter if you're a 500-person national employer or a five-person shop in Lethbridge. One Alberta employee is all it takes. I've spent more hours than I'd like to admit reading government legislation this year, so let me save you the trouble. Here's what actually changes, what doesn't, what it might cost you, and what you should be doing right now - before September 2026 turns into an incredibly stressful month.…

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Alberta Bill 11: Published Carrier Positions

Alberta Bill 11: Published Carrier Positions

Alberta's Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), received Royal Assent in the province on December 11, 2025. Most of the Act deals with Alberta's health system. Two provisions reach directly into private group benefits plans, and both come into force on October 1, 2026. This article catalogues the various published positions of insurance carriers as it relates to Bill 11. This article will be updated frequently so check back for the latest information.…

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