Government & Health Fund Rebates
Office of Hearing Services
Absolute Hearing is accredited by the Commonwealth Government to provide FREE hearing services and FREE hearing aids to Pensioners and Veterans.
Private Health Insurance
Private
health insurance contributes towards hearing aids, the
amount dependent on your level of cover – contact your fund for details.
- HBA: 13 12 43
- Medibank Private Health Insurance: 13 23 31
- Aust Unity: 13 29 39
- MBF: 13 26 23
- HCF: 13 13 34
- HBF: 13 34 23
- NIB: 13 14 63
- AHM: 13 42 46
Tax Offset
In addition, you may be able to claim a medical expense tax offset for hearings aids. For the current year, the tax offset is 20% of the cost of your hearing aids over $1,500. Further information may be obtained from your accountant or call the Tax Infoline on 13 28 61
Job Access
Job Access is a Commonwealth Government initiative to help people with hearing impairment by funding work-related modifications and services, including hearing aids. If you are eligible, your new hearing aids will be subsidised by the Government.
You must meet ALL of the following:
- Australian Citizen
- Ongoing hearing loss of at least 2 years
- Your hearing loss results in limitation, restriction or impairment that affects daily activities at work
- Employed minimum of 8 hours per week
- Self-employed for minimum of 20 hours per week
- Have a job offer of minimum of 8 hours per week
Click here for more information.
Contact us for more details on FREECALL 1800 66 29 31.