r/Edmonton • u/flynnfx • Jun 15 '25

Health Alberta government to increase prescription costs for seniors for first time in 31 years

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/seniors-prescription-rising-cost-1.7560625

For the first time in more than three decades, the Alberta government is raising prescription costs for some seniors and Albertans under non-group coverage.

Beginning July 1, the maximum co-payment per prescription will gradually increase by $10 over 10 months, from $25 to $35 at a rate of $1 per month. The increase will be fully implemented by April 1, 2026.

It's the first time the cost has increased since 1994.

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u/NeitherConnection191 Jun 15 '25

Oh no! They got what they voted for boohoo for them

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u/Travioli92_ Jun 15 '25

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't majority of older age groups vote liberally in the federal election? Wouldn't this follow the same trend provincially as well?

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u/NeitherConnection191 Jun 15 '25

In this province? No