Mental health care should be accessible and affordable. If you’re covered by an HMO, you may already have access to therapy sessions through Mytherapist.ng at no extra cost. This guide will show you how to check your coverage and what to do if your HMO doesn’t yet include Mytherapist.ng in their plans.
Currently, the following top HMOs in Nigeria provide mental health coverage through Mytherapist.ng:
If you’re an HCI Healthcare member, you can access therapy sessions on Mytherapist.ng as part of your plan. Simply log in to your HCI Healthcare portal or contact their support team to confirm your benefits and book a session.
If your HMO is not listed above, you can take steps to request that they include Mytherapist.ng in their mental health packages:
Reach out to your HMO’s customer support via phone, email, or their online portal. Ask if they cover therapy sessions through Mytherapist.ng. If they don’t, express your interest in having it included as part of your mental health care benefits, it’s well within your right to request for a service inclusion.
Let them know why Mytherapist.ng is valuable. Highlight its ease of access, the variety of professional therapists available, and the importance of mental health support in their healthcare offerings.
Ask your HMO if they have a process for adding new healthcare providers. Some HMOs allow members to submit formal requests for additional coverage. If possible, direct them email us via partnerships@mytherapist.ng to discuss how they can Integrate with us.
Check back with your HMO to see if they are considering the request. The more members who ask, the more likely they are to add Mytherapist.ng to their coverage options.
Your mental well-being matters, and accessing therapy should be simple. If your HMO already covers Mytherapist.ng, take advantage of the support available. If not, you can be an advocate for better mental health care by requesting they include Mytherapist.ng in their packages.