Filing your taxes?

Updated as of February 2024.

Some medical expenses, such as plan premiums, may be eligible as a tax deduction. Here’s how to check what was paid by your plan and find receipts to help you prepare for tax season.

How to check the total amount of claims you’ve submitted

If you’re on an employer-sponsored group plan, have an individual health plan or are on certain government-sponsored plans (Group 1 or 66), you can check the total amount of claims you’ve submitted for the previous year. The unpaid balances for most health and dental expenses can be claimed as a medical deduction on your income taxes, providing you meet the overall threshold required. You can confirm exactly what is eligible by checking the medical deduction section of the Canada Revenue website.

1. Sign in to the member site at members.ab.bluecross.ca.
2. In the menu at the top of the page, click “Claims”.
3. Choose “Claim totals report” from the drop-down menu.
4. To view a report of your health and dental claims, enter a time period*, select all or a specific individual and click “Submit”.
5. You will then see a report listing the total amount of claims that you submitted and were assessed by Alberta Blue Cross^® during the time period you requested.

*The time period is defaulted to January 1, 2022. If you would like to select an earlier date, contact us at 1-800-661-6995.

If you prefer a paper copy and don’t have a printer, you can request a mailed copy by clicking on the link under the Generate report button.

How to get a tax receipt for premiums paid for individual health plans

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.

1. Sign in to the member site at members.ab.bluecross.ca.
2. Click “Account settings”.
3. Select “Receipt of payments” from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter the desired date range in the “From” and “To” fields.
5. Click “Generate receipt”.

If you prefer a paper copy and don’t have a printer, you can request a mailed copy by clicking on the link under the Generate report button.

Note: If your individual plan premiums are being paid by a third party, such as an employer, you will not be able to access this feature.

*Make sure you’re signed into your individual plan to obtain your premium receipt.

How to get a tax receipt for premiums paid for group employer health plans

If you’re on an employer plan, the portion you paid for health and dental premiums may be eligible as a deduction for income tax purposes if you meet the overall threshold for medical expenses to be claimed. As your premiums are taken from your payroll deductions, you can use your last paystub of the year as proof of your deductions.

How to get a tax receipt for premiums paid for non-group plans

If you have a Non-Group (Group 1) plan, you can also get a tax receipt for premiums paid. Premiums paid for health may be claimed as a deduction for income tax purposes if you meet the overall threshold for medical expenses to be claimed.

1. Sign in the member site at members.ab.bluecross.ca.
2. Click “Account settings”.
3. Select “Receipt of payments” from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter the desired date range in the “From” and “To” fields.
5. Click “Generate receipt”.

Still need help?

For assistance, please contact our Customer Services team toll free at 1-800-661-6995.