ACC funding for your hearing aids
If an injury from a traumatic accident, a treatment injury or prolonged exposure to noise in a work environment has caused your hearing loss, you may be eligible to get ACC funding for your hearing aids.
Applying for ACC cover through Dilworth Hearing is a simple three-step process and you get regular guidance along the way.
3 steps to ACC funding
The process is initially an application for ACC cover, rather than it being a ‘funding application’.
Before you embark on the application process to find out if you may be eligible for ACC cover and associated hearing aid funding, book an appointment with one of our expert audiologists and get your hearing checked.
The ACC application process can then be completed in three simple steps:
1. Lodging a claim.
Our team will help you do an easy questionnaire so we can learn about your work history. Your audiologist will then use your hearing test results and work history to see if you are likely to be eligible ACC cover. If you are eligible, your audiologist will lodge a claim with ACC on your behalf.
2. ACC will assess your claim
ACC will review the information provided, then give you their decision and if appropriate, the maximum funding amount you can use for your hearing aids. You may need to see an ENT as part of the assessment process.
3. Choose your hearing aids.
Book another appointment with your Dilworth Hearing audiologist to discuss your needs and confirm which hearing aids you would like to use. If you have an approved claim from ACC, remember to bring your ACC approval letter with you to the appointment. You can choose hearing aids without a surcharge, or you can pay the difference if you decide on a different solution.
If your ACC claim application is unsuccessful.
If your application is unsuccessful.
Don’t worry, your audiologist will still help you find the best hearing solution for your lifestyle and budget.
Most New Zealanders are eligible for the Government Subsidy of $1,022.22 towards a pair of hearing aids. This is available to all New Zealand citizens and permanent residents, aged 16 years and above, once every six years.
Call 0800 345 967 to discuss your options or book an appointment at your local Dilworth Hearing clinic.