Financing

Understanding the cost of hearing aids is crucial for individuals considering these essential devices. The average cost of hearing aids in the medical field can vary significantly, often posing a financial challenge. It is important to break down these expenses into initial purchase, ongoing maintenance, and eventual replacement costs to fully grasp the financial commitment. Proper financial planning for hearing aid expenses ensures that individuals are prepared for the long-term investment required to maintain optimal hearing health and quality of life.

Amplifon is an accredited service provider to the Hearing Services Program (HSP), which aims to provide fully or partially subsidised hearing aids and services to eligible Australians. The program helps reduce avoidable hearing loss by granting access to quality hearing services and devices.

At Amplifon, the assessment process for the Hearing Services Program (HSP) ensures eligible individuals receive tailored hearing care. Here’s how it works:

• Initial Consultation: Eligible individuals start with a consultation with an accredited hearing care professional to discuss their hearing history, lifestyle, and specific concerns.
• Comprehensive Hearing Assessment:  The hearing care professional conducts a detailed hearing assessment, including various tests to evaluate the individual’s hearing ability across different frequencies and environments.
• Personalised Recommendations: Based on the assessment results, the hearing care professional provides personalised recommendations for hearing aids and other hearing solutions, considering the individual’s specific needs.
• Fitting and Customisation: If a hearing aid is recommended, the hearing care professional performs a fitting session to customise the device to the individual’s hearing profile. Fine-tuning ensures optimal performance and comfort.
• Ongoing Support and Follow-up: After the fitting, ongoing support is provided, including follow-up appointments for any necessary adjustments and regular check-ups to maintain hearing aid performance and overall hearing health.

At Amplifon, we aim to make the HSP assessment process thorough and supportive, ensuring eligible individuals receive the best possible hearing care.

To qualify for the Hearing Services Program (HSP) in Australia, you generally need to meet one or more of the following criteria:

Hold a Pensioner Concession Card: Issued to recipients of certain government pensions, such as the Age Pension or Disability Support Pension.

Be a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card or White Card Holder:

• Gold Card: Covers all health care needs, including hearing services.
• White Card: Covers specific conditions, including hearing loss, if related to service.

Receive Sickness Allowance from Centrelink: Provided to individuals temporarily unable to work due to illness or injury.

Be a Dependent of Someone in the Above Categories: Includes spouses or children of eligible individuals.

Be an Australian Defence Force Member Referred by the Disability Employment Services Program: Defence Force members referred through this program can access hearing services under the HSP.

Note: A Seniors Health Card alone does not provide eligibility. Further eligibility checks can be completed on the Department of Health’s HSP website.

Meeting these criteria allows access to a range of hearing services and support to improve hearing health.

To apply for Hearing Services Program (HSP) funding, eligible individuals must first visit the Hearing Services Program website or contact an accredited service provider like Amplifon. The application process typically involves completing an eligibility check, which may require providing proof of eligibility, such as a Pensioner Concession Card, Department of Veterans’ Affairs card, or evidence of receiving relevant allowances from Centrelink. Once eligibility is confirmed, individuals can register for the HSP and select an accredited hearing service provider. The chosen provider will then guide them through the necessary steps, including scheduling a hearing assessment and assisting with any required paperwork to ensure they receive the appropriate subsidised hearing aids and services.