Coordination with other coveragealberta
Alberta government drug plans: payor order changes October 1, 2026
Alberta government-sponsored drug and supplemental plans (including Coverage for Seniors and Non-Group Coverage) are legislated as payor of last resort. When you have private or employer-sponsored coverage, that coverage is normally billed first at the pharmacy; eligible public-plan benefits may cover remaining amounts.
- Who may be affected
- Albertans enrolled in Coverage for Seniors or Non-Group Coverage who also have private, employer-sponsored, or retiree drug coverage.
- Do I need to do anything?
- Check if this affects you
- What to do
- Before filling a prescription, confirm all your drug plans with your pharmacist and ask that claims are submitted in the correct order. Use Public Drug Coverage to see how Alberta programs fit your situation.