Are psychologists' fees covered by Alberta Health Care?

Fees for counselling provided by a psychologist are not covered by Alberta Health Care. Partial coverage is provided by Blue Cross Insurance and by most extended health benefit plans. It is advisable to check with your employer to see if you have such coverage.

Cornerstone Counselling Centre has arrangements for Employee Family Assistance Plans (EAP) with the following organizations:

  • Family and Community Services Authority Edmonton Region 6
  • Family and Community Services Authority North Central Alberta Region 7
  • First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
  • CMR Canada for provincial employees
  • Scott, Barros and Associates
  • Covenant Designs Fort Saskatchewan
  • several churches in the Edmonton area
  • RCMP
  • Vanderwater for Kitchencraft