Will it be possible to visit a psychologist for free with insurance in Azerbaijan?

In the modern world, psychological health is no less important than physical health. However, getting help in this area, especially psychological sessions, remains inaccessible for many. In particular, low-income families and socially vulnerable groups avoid psychological support due to financial reasons, which negatively affects the overall well-being of society.

The question arises: what is the way out of this situation? Is it possible to cover psychological sessions with mandatory medical insurance?

BAKU.WS addressed this question to the State Agency for Mandatory Medical Insurance.

The agency reported that currently, only "primary psychological assistance" is provided within the framework of primary health care. That is, even if a citizen turns to a psychologist at the initial stage, this will be implemented only at the level of primary support, and this year there are no plans to cover such services with mandatory medical insurance.

It is worth noting that in some countries, mental health services are included in the basic package of state medical coverage. For example, in Sweden, Canada, and Germany, citizens can receive a certain number of psychological sessions for free under insurance. This approach is considered an important step aimed at protecting people's mental health and preventing the deepening of social problems.

Including these services in the insurance package in Azerbaijan in the future could increase the accessibility of mental health care and positively affect social well-being.