06/11/2026
Group Benefits Newsletter (Issue 34 / May 2026)
Bill 11: What Alberta Employers Need to Know – July 1, 2026 (Tentative)
Alberta’s Bill 11 introduces several changes that will directly affect employer sponsored benefit plans. The legislation shifts drug coverage rules so that private and employer plans become the first payer, with provincial programs acting as the payer of last resort.
Employers must also maintain full health benefits for employees aged 65+ who continue working. In addition, expanded private care options may influence workforce expectations around access and wait times.
Employers are encouraged to review their benefit plan design, cost projections, and long term strategy as the legislation is implemented.
Seasonal Impact on Claims Processing
As we move into the summer season, please be aware that claims processing and all insurer response times may be slower than usual. Many insurers operate with reduced staffing levels during this period as team members take scheduled vacation time to unwind. We appreciate your understanding.
Changes to ProBenefits Monthly Invoicing – Effective September 1, 2026
An email was recently sent to plan administrators outlining upcoming changes to our monthly invoicing process beginning September 2026. Each month, plan administrators will receive a notification when the new invoice is available to view and download.
If you have not yet set up an online Administrators access account, please contact our office and we will assist you with the setup. If you have set up an account with Krysta in the last couple weeks, invoices will no longer continue to be emailed to you.
You may also reach out to Krysta by email for support - [email protected]
Beneficiary Updates for groups with Life Insurance
We will be contacting all of our valued clients to remind employees to review and update their beneficiary information. When life changes such as marriage, divorce, or the loss of a dependent occur, this step is frequently overlooked. If you want to get a jump start, please do so as we hope to connect with all groups prior to the end of summer.