Subsidies & rebates
Hearing care may cost less than you think. Choose a tab to see what government programs, your private health extras and Medicare could put towards your hearing tests and hearing aids.
Government subsidies
The Australian Government Hearing Services Program can cover your hearing assessment and provide free or subsidised hearing aids, with ongoing support.
Who is eligible?
Australian citizens or permanent residents aged 21 or over who:
- hold a Pensioner Concession Card
- hold a DVA Gold Card, or a DVA White Card for hearing
- are the spouse of one of the card holders above
- are a member of the Australian Defence Force
- are referred by an Inclusive Employment Australia provider
A Commonwealth Seniors Health Card doesn’t qualify. If you’re under 26, Hearing Australia provides services under the program’s Community Service Obligations.
Opens the official Hearing Services Program checker (you enter your pension / DVA details on the government site). We stay open in the background.
Veterans
Eligible veterans can also get extra hearing support through DVA, such as assistive listening devices and tinnitus treatment. We’ll seek DVA approval for you.
NDIS participants
If you’re eligible for the Hearing Services Program, your hearing support comes through the program. The NDIS may fund extra supports it doesn’t cover.
Not sure where you fit? Call us on 07 3822 1879 and we’ll help you check.
Not eligible for the program? Your private health extras may help, or estimate your appointment cost.
Private health extras
Many extras covers pay towards hearing aids and audiology visits. Choose your fund below for a quick guide, then check the details with your fund.
Private health extras for hearing
Choose your health fund to see what its extras covers may pay towards hearing aids and audiology visits.
See your hearing benefits
Wondering what a visit costs before your fund pays? Estimate your appointment cost.
Medicare & 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
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 the Government and Private health tabs.
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 on YouTube.
Official details: health.gov.au – HSP eligibility.