Funding

There are some great hearing aid funding options for New Zealand residents, and many adults qualify for either the Government subsidy or other assistance. At Audiology South, we’re happy to help you explore your options and apply for the funding that best fits your needs. Here’s a summary of the options available, and our friendly staff can provide more details.

Ministry of Health Subsidy

If you’re paying privately for your hearing aids, you may be eligible for the Ministry of Health subsidy, which is currently $511.11 per device or $1,022.22 for a set (including GST). It’s renewable every six years, and most hearing aids at Audiology South qualify. Just ask us for more information—we’re here to help!

ACC

If your hearing was affected by long-term noise exposure or an injury at work, ACC can help with the cost of hearing aids, servicing, and repairs. If you’ve worked in industries like farming or factories and believe your hearing loss is work-related, we can assist you with your ACC hearing loss claim.

Veteran Affairs

Veteran Affairs may assist those who have hearing loss related to active service. If you’ve served in the armed forces, let us know, and we can help with your funding application or contact your Veteran Affairs case manager.

Health Insurance

Some health insurance policies provide coverage for audiology services, including hearing aids. Be sure to check your policy for specific details.

Work & Income NZ

If you’re receiving Work and Income support, you may be eligible for a repayable hearing aid loan of up to $1,000—or more in some cases. Ask us how this could help you today.

"ENABLE" / EMS

Under Enable New Zealand EMS regulations, those with multiple disabilities or financial hardship may be eligible for funding. This includes people with moderate-to-severe hearing loss or those needing hearing aids for work, study, or caregiving.

Additionally, all children up to age 21 qualify for hearing aid funding while attending educational courses.

Contact Us Today

At Audiology South, we work closely with patients to find the best solutions for both hearing aids and funding. We’ve helped nearly all of our patients secure the funding they need, and for cases that fall outside these options, we explore other creative solutions.

Each year, we also help distribute hearing aids through the New Zealand Audiological Society Hearing Aid Bank, which provides donated devices. Our audiologists are happy to share more information—just get in touch!