Does Canada Life Cover Counselling?
Some Canada Life plans cover counselling provided by a Registered Social Worker. Your plan determines which professionals qualify, how much is reimbursed, whether a referral is required and how much remains available. Check your coverage and balances before your first paid session.
How to Check Your Canada Life Coverage
- Sign in to My Canada Life at Work or the member site identified on your benefit card.
- Select Benefits, then Coverage and balances.
- Open the mental-health, psychological or paramedical section.
- Confirm that Registered Social Worker services are eligible.
- Check the amount remaining and whether provider eClaims is available.
Read Canada Life's official coverage-and-balances steps →
Can Get Supportive Counselling Direct Bill Canada Life?
Yes, Get Supportive Counselling can attempt direct billing for eligible Canada Life plans. Some claims can be submitted electronically, while other plans require you to submit a receipt. You remain responsible for any amount Canada Life does not approve or pay.
Canada Life Counselling Questions
Does every Canada Life plan cover counselling?
No. Coverage depends on the plan selected by your employer, organization or personal-policy arrangement.
What should I look for in my plan?
Look for Registered Social Worker, social work, mental health, counselling, psychological services or paramedical benefits.
What if direct billing does not work?
You can pay the session fee and receive a detailed receipt to submit through your Canada Life member account, subject to your plan's rules.
Sources: Canada Life mental-health guidance and Canada Life's provider information. Your plan details always control eligibility and payment.