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Navigating Private Health Coverage for Hearing Care

If you have private health extras cover you may be able to claim benefits for hearing care. Not all insurers/policies include hearing, so it’s important to check your coverage. We recommend that you contact your insurer directly and they can easily provide you the information you require. The following are some of the private health funds which provide coverage for hearing care.

What can private health insurance cover?

Private health insurance providers offer varying levels of coverage for hearing. We highly recommend reviewing your insurance policy details or contacting your insurer before making any decisions regarding hearing care. Coverage can include:

Audiology Consultations

Hearing Assessments

Hearing Devices

Maintenance and Repairs

Hearing
assessments

Fully or partially subsidised
devices*

Subsidised Maintenance
and repairs

Mobile hearing
care

How to choose the best cover for hearing care?

Navigating insurance policies can be challenging, especially when it comes to hearing care. It’s essential to keep an eye out for specific points to ensure you get the coverage you need.

Check which hearing care items are included in your cover

Ensure hearing devices are included (typically as an extras item)

Make a note of any waiting periods

How much money will you get back for expenses paid?

How often are hearing expenses claimable (every year, every 3 years)?

Navigating insurance policies can be challenging, especially when it comes to hearing care. It’s essential to keep an eye out for specific points to ensure you get the coverage you need.

Need assistance with Private Health Coverage?

If you need any help with your Private Health Insurance or have any questions please contact Acuity Hearing on (02) 9190 8497 or book an appointment online to discuss. We are more than happy to guide you through the whole process.