Chioma Umeha
Access Bank PLC says it is partnering Hygeia HMO
to provide financing options to enable women receive quality healthcare
services.
The partnership aims to ensure increased access to
IVF treatments with 30 per cent cash back on unsuccessful procedures, according
to a statement from Abdul Imoyo, Head, Media Relations of Access Bank, made
available to DAILY INDEPENDENT on Tuesday in Lagos.
This collaboration is supported by the Access
Bank’s “W” Initiative flagship product – Maternal Health Service Support (MHSS)
designed to help families overcome financial challenges and support them in
their quest for parenthood and healthcare.
MHSS is a financing scheme which supports local
and international treatments, including fertility treatments, natal support and
other specialised procedures such as hysterectomy (uterus removal), myomectomy
(fibroid removal), dental, bariatric, orthopaedic treatments.
Mr. Victor Etuokwu, the Executive Director,
Personal Banking Division of Access Bank Plc said: “Access Bank has a focus on
women and has developed value propositions that cater to their financial and
lifestyle needs.
“Through the Maternal Health Service Support, we
have helped scores of women complete their families and access quality
healthcare by financing medical and fertility treatments amongst others.
“As the first of its kind in Nigeria, Access Bank
is leading the way in providing thoughtful financial services to women and
their families,’’ he said.
Also, Obinna Ukachukwu, Head of Business
Development and Strategy, Hygeia HMO, said: “Hygeia is a health insurance
company that is involved in improving healthcare in Nigeria and Africa by
deploying global best practices.
“It is not just an HMO but a healthcare solutions
provider that identifies unique healthcare problems in Nigeria and develops
solutions to solve them.’’
The statement further says that the financing
provided by Access Bank under this partnership will cover post investigation,
technical fees, drugs, donor eggs and donor sperm cells as required in each
case.
To be a beneficiary of this partnership,
interested customers can send a request to Access Bank via
mailto:womenbankingteam@accessbankplc. com; womenbankingteam@ accessbankplc.com
or Hygeia HMO through mailto:hymama@hygeiahmo. com and hymama@hygeiahmo.com,
respectively.
