Funding Options

We have a number of funding and financing options available for self-funded clients, pensioners, veterans, workers compensation clients, NDIS recipients and more.

To help you take control of your hearing in a way that suits your lifestyle best. We have a number of funding and financing options available for self-funded clients, pensioners, veterans, workers compensation clients and NDIS recipients.

Having the right hearing aid can dramatically improve your life by keeping you switched on and connected to the things and people you love the most. We’re committed to providing the best hearing care solution for all our clients. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Pay As You Hear interest free program that helps you take home the hearing aid you want, in a way that best suits your wallet.

We’ve partnered with humm to provide financing options on a range of products and technology levels. Our clients can now access up to 36 months* interest free payment plans so you can own the hearing aid you want today and pay as you hear over time, interest free!

Now is the time to stay connected with family, friends and the world around you without concerns about your hearing.

Terms and conditions apply read on here or more details. 

Hearing Services Program

The Australian Government Hearing Services Program (HSP) provides ongoing support and offers fully subsidised hearing aids and services for Australian Pensioners and Veterans.

To be eligible for this funding option you will need to hold one of the following pension cards:

• Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card
• DVA (Department of Veteran Affairs) Pensioner Card
• White Health Repatriation Card (for hearing loss) 
• Gold Health Repatriation Card. 

You can learn more about the Hearing Services Program below:

• Subsidised hearing aids for pensioners, including eligibility criteria
• Your rights and how to access funding 

National Disability Insurance Scheme

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for those who have a permanent and significant disability. If you receive NDIS funding and meet the eligibility criteria, you may be able to use your funding for hearing services and products that improve your quality of life.

For more information, visit the National Disability Insurance Scheme website or contact your nearest Connect Hearing clinic

Private Health Insurance

Some insurance providers cover hearing aids or provide an allowance or contribution to the cost of a new hearing aid under their ‘extras’ cover.

Check with your insurance provider to see what your personal private health insurance plan covers.

Workers compensation

This is a type of insurance payment that is provided to employees if they are injured or become sick due to the work that they do. Hearing loss due to work conditions (most commonly noise exposure) can be covered by Workers Compensation.

Each State and Territory has different criteria around eligibility for Workers Compensation due to hearing loss. For more information, contact your nearest Connect Hearing clinic

MyAged Care Home Package

For clients over the age of 65, you may have a MyAged Care Home Package that covers contributions toward hearing aids for your hearing loss. If you do have hearing loss covered on your MyAged Care Package, please mention this to your Connect Hearing Clinician at the time of your appointment. 

*Available to approved applicants only. The available interest free period varies based upon the value of the hearing aid you choose. Minimum monthly repayments are required. Paying only the minimum monthly repayment amount will not pay out the purchase within the interest free period. Any balance outstanding at the expiry of the interest free period will be charged interest at the contractual rate, currently 19.9% p.a. for new approved applicants. A one off establishment fee applies for new approved applicants. A monthly account service fee of $6 (when balance owing) will apply. See your contract for details. Terms & Conditions apply and are available on application. Credit provided by ZipMoney Payments Pty Limited (ABN 58 164 440 993, Australian Credit Licence Number 441878).