Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
You may be eligible for funded hearing aids through the Accident Compensation Corporation(1), if your hearing loss is a result of workplace noise exposure or attributed to an accident.
ACC offers different levels of funding for hearing aids depending on the cause and extent of your hearing loss. The amount funded will depend on how much of your hearing loss is attributable to noise exposure that occurred during your employment or hearing loss due to trauma. Audika can assist with funding towards your hearing aids if your ACC claim is accepted2.
If your claim is accepted, ACC contributes financial support towards the purchase of hearing aids, appointments, batteries, repairs & maintenance. ACC funding support for new hearing aids is available once every six years.
How do I find out if I am eligible for funding?
The first step is to book a FREE* hearing check at your local Audika clinic, to identify if your hearing test results meet the criteria to access ACC funding.
If your hearing loss is the result of workplace noise exposure or an accident, you may be eligible for funding from ACC. Many factors are considered as part of the claim and this includes, your age any family history of hearing loss and any other causes of hearing loss.
If your ACC claim is not accepted, you may be entitled to Ministry of Health hearing funding1 or hearing aid subsidy funding1. Your clinician will be the best person to discuss potential funding avenues available to you.
How to order batteries for ACC funded hearing aids
If the ACC funded your hearing aids your batteries are included as part of your ACC cover. Your Audiologist provides the ACC with your hearing aid information so they know the size and type of batteries you need. When you require new batteries you can order more online, by post or phone.
Online: Visit icanhear.co.nz. Once you enter your ACC number and date of birth you can place an order for more batteries.
Post: Complete and return the ACC 'Hearing Aid Battery Order Form'.
Phone: Call the 'Community Client' on 0508 222 546 you can reorder, change or reduce your batteries.
For any other questions about ordering your ACC hearing aid batteries or more information about your hearing loss claim contact the ACC Hearing Loss team on 0800 101 996.
Book your appointment to find out if you are eligible for hearing aid funding today!
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Discuss your options
Funding and subsidies from the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) are not the only way for you to invest in your hearing.
Audika can also work with you to determine if you are eligible for funding or a subsidy from either of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Hearing Aid Schemes. If no funding or subsidies are available, Audika offers fee-free, interest free payment plans3 to help make your hearing solutions more affordable.
Audika can also work with you to determine if you are eligible for funding or a subsidy from either of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Hearing Aid Schemes. If no funding or subsidies are available, Audika offers fee-free, interest free payment plans3 to help make your hearing solutions more affordable.
Flexible payment plans
An easy way to pay for your hearing aids with 0% interest and fee-free payment plans(3) to help make your hearing solutions more affordable.
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Ministry of Health (MOH)
The MOH has two types of funding available for hearing aids. Depending on your circumstances and type of hearing loss, you may be able to get help from one of these schemes[1].
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1 New Zealand Government subsidies and ACC cover support may be available to make treatment more affordable for you. New Zealand Ministry of Health and ACC Programs are only available to eligible clients and conditions apply.
2 Selected models apply based on ACC funding level approved. The recommended device for the claimant’s listening needs and lifestyle may differ from the funded device, which may incur additional costs. ACC funding is subject to ACC eligibility terms and conditions.
3 Interest may be charged by your financial institution. Click here for further information on payment plans.
