Depending on your personal circumstances there are a number of funding options available when it comes to hearing aids.
People with NDIS plans, Pension Card holders and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) clients may be able to access funding through the Hearing Services Program.
The Hearing Services Program (HSP) is a Commonwealth Government program, which aims to reduce the impact of hearing loss by providing eligible people with access to hearing services and devices.
Eligible people can include:
- Centrelink Pension Concession Card holders
- NDIS participants (if hearing is in your plan)
- Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) Pension Card holders
- Gold Card holders
- White Card holders (if hearing is specified).
Services you may be able to access via this program include:
- a comprehensive hearing assessment
- individual rehabilitation plans
- advice or support about hearing loss
- tinnitus and communication support
- hearing aids or other devices.
You can learn more about the program here (link opens in a new window): http://www.hearingservices.gov.au/
