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Hearing Aid Funding Option Links
In New Zealand, children with hearing loss are provided with fully funded hearing aids or cochlear implants. Adults may access subsidies towards the cost of the hearing aids depending on the eligibility criteria.
Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has two types of funding available for hearing aids: the Hearing Aid Funding Scheme and the Hearing Aid Subsidy Scheme. Depending on your circumstances and type of hearing loss, you may be able to get help from one of these schemes.
Veteran's affairs may fund for hearing aids if you have hearing loss or tinnitus because of a Qualifying Service, or you could get Weekly Income Compensation because hearing loss or tinnitus is stopping you from working. For more information HERE.
The NZ Foundation for the Deaf Hearing Aid Fund supports hard of hearing New Zealanders who are facing financial hardship to purchase new hearing aids. All grant applications will be means tested. More Information HERE.
Vincentian Foundation for the Elderly
The Foundation aims to improve the welfare of seniors and has a focus on grants of up to $600 to help fund hearing aids for those on low incomes. You must be aged 65+, hold a SuperGold card with community services endorsement, and have had your hearing assessed by an audiologist or audiometrist who is a member of the NZAS.
NZ Audiological Society Hearing Aid Fund
If you are in extreme financial difficulty and cannot get assistance from government agencies or elsewhere, the NZAS may be able to help. If you feel you meet these criteria, contact your audiologist or audiometrist for information.