Hearing and Audiology offers premium hearing care and audiological services. We are accredited by the Government’s Hearing Services Program (HSP) to provide fully subsidised hearing services to eligible Pensioners and Veterans. For Veterans, this includes access to complementary accessories for eligible card holders.
How to Know If You’re Eligible
Australian Pensioners and Veterans are eligible to receive free hearing services under the Hearing Services Program (HSP). If you would like to access these services, call us on (08) 9388 8003 and we can check your eligibility over the phone. All we need is the CRN number found on your pension card. It’s that easy. Once we have checked your eligibility, we can register you for the program, and organise an appointment for you.
What Free Hearing Services Are You Entitled To?
Those eligible for the HSP are entitled to a free hearing test every year. If you have a diagnosed hearing loss, you are also entitled to fully subsidised hearing aids and rehabilitation services. You may also opt into a Maintenance Agreement, which entitles you to receive fully subsidised hearing aid repairs, services, and batteries.
If you want a more premium hearing aid with additional features (e.g. rechargeable batteries, better background noise suppression), there is the option to ‘top-up’ to better technology. The HSP still provides a subsidy towards these hearing aids, but you pay the difference. If you have private health insurance, you may be eligible for a rebate towards top-up hearing aids. The decision to ‘top-up’ is entirely yours. During your consultation, the audiologist will provide you with fully-subsidised and top-up options, so you can make an informed decision.
The HSP provides a rebate for hearing aids every five years. At the five year mark, hearing aids tend to become less efficient, and newer technology becomes available. Therefore, upgrading at the five year mark provides significant benefits.