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Who Pays if I require Hearing Aids?
In lots of cases the Government provides assistance for the cost of hearing aids. Your Audiologist at Lifestyle Audiology will advise you on what your entitlements are and help with the application process.
- Government Subsidies for Qualifying NZ residents; $511 for one aid; $1022 for two aids.
Discuss your entitlements with your Audiologist.
- Workplace accident or injury causing a hearing loss is covered by Accident Compensation in many instances.
- Work and Income can provide assistance to some people who are on income support or other benefits.
- Military personnel or War Pensioners who damaged their hearing during service are able to obtain funding from War Pensions.
- Some Health & Medical insurance policies provide assistance for hearing aid fitting.
- For loss or damage to hearing aids, many Home & Contents policies provide insurance cover.
To arrange a Hearing Test contact Lifestyle Audiology.
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