srjmSRJMSRJM2788-9440https://doi.org/10.47310/srjm.2021.v01i01.005Cooperative Societies as Sources of Health Insurance among Members in Ibadan, Nigeria: Implication for Community Social Work PracticeOyelekeAjiboyeIsaacHelenAjibikeFatoyeCooperative societies are noted for addressing members’ social and economic needs, but they are yet to channel their resources towards meeting members’ health care needs. This study investigated the role of cooperative societies in accessing health care services for poor urban members in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria. Triangulation method using descriptive cross-sectional survey and Key Informants Interviews were used to collect data among 480 members of cooperative societies in Ibadan metropolis. Qualitative data were analysed using a thematic approach. Result reveals that members of cooperatives are all interested and are looking forward to when health care scheme will be introduced to the activities of cooperative society. It was concluded that cooperative societies can be utilised to enhance health condition of co-operators if community social workers embark on an informed enlightenment programms that sensitise co-operators to the benefit of incorporating members’ health into their activities and also to assist them in organising the societies in a way that they could benefit from the scheme.