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Medicare rebates & appointment costs
With a GP referral, Medicare can pay part of your hearing test. Choose your appointment below for an estimate of your fee, your Medicare rebate and what you’ll pay.
Getting a Medicare rebate for your hearing test
Ask your GP for a referral before your hearing test, then bring it to your appointment. Without a referral, the full fee applies. Medicare doesn’t pay for hearing aids. For those, see government hearing subsidies and private health rebates.
What will my appointment cost?
Answer two quick questions for an estimate of your fee and any Medicare rebate.
Choose an appointment above to see your estimate.
Hearing Services Program (HSP) or DVA client? Eligible patients can usually have their hearing assessment at no cost to them. New to Fidelity? Just let us know when you book and we’ll take care of the paperwork.
Who is eligible? Find out more
The Australian Government Hearing Services Program (HSP) subsidises hearing assessments and hearing aids for eligible adults. You may qualify if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, aged 21 or over, and hold one of these:
- Pensioner Concession Card (or you are the spouse / partner of a holder)
- DVA Gold Card (or spouse / partner)
- DVA White Card for a hearing-related condition (or spouse / partner)
- Current member of the Australian Defence Force (including reserves on continuous full-time service)
A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card on its own does not make you eligible for HSP.
Short explainer: Watch our HSP video.
Official details: health.gov.au – HSP eligibility.
Pensioner or veteran? You may be eligible for the Hearing Services Program. Have private health extras? See what your fund pays for hearing aids.