Pacific Blue Cross Provides Premium Relief for Small Businesses in BC

BURNABY, BC, April 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Pacific Blue Cross (PBC), British Columbia's top health benefits provider, understands that the COVID-19 crisis been difficult for small- to medium-sized businesses, especially here in British Columbia where over 90 per cent of companies have under 50 employees. That's why, retroactive to April 1, 2020, PBC will apply the following premium reductions to all fully insured non-refund groups, which will take the form of a rate change under the group policy. The rate changes and credits for both April and May will show on the June invoice.

• 50% credit against dental premiums paid
• 20% credit against non-drug-related extended health care premiums paid

"We have always supported small to medium sized business that choose Pacific Blue Cross to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees.  By reducing premiums, we can do our part to support these businesses that are the backbone of our communities," says John Crawford, President & CEO, Pacific Blue Cross. "We believe these premium reductions will provide some financial relief while assuring members that they can continue to get coverage for the services they need."

As COVID-19 is an evolving situation, PBC will continue to monitor benefit utilization and access to health care providers while reviewing this interim measure on a monthly basis.

About Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross is a Health Benefits Society and British Columbia's number one health benefits provider. Based in Burnaby, BC, the not-for-profit organization provides health, dental, life, disability and travel coverage for 1 in 3 British Columbians through group benefits and individual plans. As part of its mission to improve health and wellbeing in BC, Pacific Blue Cross proactively supports charitable organizations across the province working to improve health outcomes.

For more information, please contact:

Carol Boutin
Communications Manager
Pacific Blue Cross
Email: [email protected]    
Office: 604 419 2016

SOURCE Pacific Blue Cross