Manitoba Blue Cross

Manitoba Blue Cross (pronunciation: /mænɪˈtoʊbə bluː krɒs/) is a not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of health, dental, employee assistance, life, disability and travel coverage for individuals and groups.

Etymology

The term "Manitoba Blue Cross" is derived from the province of Manitoba, where the organization is based, and "Blue Cross", a symbol used by independent Blue Cross plans across the world. The Blue Cross symbol was first used in 1929 by a hospital in Minnesota, USA, and has since been adopted by various health insurance organizations globally.

History

Manitoba Blue Cross was established in 1974 as a not-for-profit organization. It is part of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans, which is a federation of seven independent health and travel insurance providers across Canada.

Services

Manitoba Blue Cross offers a variety of insurance plans, including:

Health Insurance: Provides coverage for prescription drugs, vision care, registered specialists and therapists, ambulance services and more.
Dental Insurance: Covers basic dental services, major restorative services and orthodontic services.
Employee Assistance Programs: Offers support for personal and work-related issues.
Life Insurance: Provides financial security to the policyholder's family in case of their death.
Disability Insurance: Offers income replacement in case the policyholder becomes disabled and unable to work.
Travel Coverage: Provides protection against unexpected medical emergencies during travel.

Related Terms

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Manitoba Blue Cross
Wikipedia's article - Manitoba Blue Cross

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