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Costs and Cover

Government Funded Services

Eligible clients should apply to the Office of Hearing Services

http://www.health.gov.au/hear Freecall: 1800 020 103

Who is eligible?

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents 21 years or older who are:

  • the holder of a Pensioner Concession Card;
  • receiving sickness allowance from Centrelink;
  • the holder of a Gold Repatriation Health Card (DVA) issued for all conditions;
  • the holder of a White Repatriation Health Card (DVA) issued for conditions that include hearing loss;
  • a dependent of a person in one of the above categories;
  • a member of the Australian Defence Force;
  • undergoing an Australian Government funded Vocational Rehabilitation Service and are referred by their service provider

How Do I apply?

Top-Up

Our "Top-Up" service allows you to upgrade to a higher specification of hearing instrument by simply paying the difference between your government funded voucher and our registered retail price.

No-Gap Products*

ihear firmly believe that you shouldn't be forced to put off getting a new hearing instrument, or to sacrifice getting the best technology available. That's why we offer a number of "No-Gap" products. This innovative solution allows you to use your private health fund hearing instrument benefits to cover the difference of your "Top-Up" purchase.

*Please note not all health funds have the same benefits, they vary between funds and are dependent on level of cover. For more information contact your health fund.

Private Patients

Private patients may be eligible to claim back a portion of the cost of their hearing instrument(s) from their private health fund. For more information contact your health fund.

ihear also provide advice and assistance with facilitating available funding options including interest free payment plans. For more information please contact your nearest ihear professional.