Canada Life Therapists in Ottawa

It depends on your specific benefits plan. Canada Life administers many different employer-sponsored plans, so coverage, reimbursement amounts, and annual maximums vary.

Many plans cover services from eligible mental health professionals, such as Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Social Workers, and psychologists. Check your plan booklet or GroupNet account to see which provider designations and fees are covered. First Session lists each therapist's designation and fee on their profile.

Usually, no. Many Canada Life plans allow you to book directly with an eligible mental health professional without a doctor's referral. However, some employer-specific plans may have additional requirements.

Check your plan documents before your first appointment if you're unsure whether a referral is needed.

Coverage depends on your specific plan. Common eligible designations include Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Registered Social Worker (RSW), Registered Psychologist, and other regulated mental health professionals.

Your plan may cover some designations but not others, so check the exact provider titles listed in your benefits documents. First Session shows each therapist's professional designation on their profile.

Often, yes. Many plans cover eligible therapy services whether they're provided online or in person, but coverage can depend on your specific plan and the provider's qualifications.

If you're looking for online therapy, check that the therapist is eligible under your Canada Life plan and is authorized to provide virtual services in Ontario.

RP, RSW, and psychologist are different regulated professional designations in Ontario, and your Canada Life plan may cover them differently.

RPs are regulated by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), RSWs by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), and psychologists by the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO).

Being covered under one designation does not necessarily mean you're covered under another. Check your plan's eligible provider list before booking.

If you're covered under the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP), administration of the plan moved from Sun Life to Canada Life on July 1, 2023.

If you have an older PSHCP card or information referring to Sun Life, use your current Canada Life account and PSHCP resources for claims and benefit information.