Social Programs - Seniors Hearing Aid Rebate Program
Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Social Development and Seniors - AKA: Formerly Department of Social Development and Housing
Service Description
Provides a rebate for hearing aids to eligible individuals with a maximum payable rebate of $6000. Hearing aids are payable once every five years.
Information
Eligibility:
Must meet all the following conditions:
-Ages 65 years and older
-Income must be below $22,253 for individuals or $34,470 for couples
-Hearing assessments are completed by a Certified Audiologist in consultation with a family physician or ear, nose and throat specialist
-Applicant's average decibel level at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, and 3000 Hz frequencies is 50 dB or greater
-To be eligible for full benefits, applicant must not have other medical coverage. If the applicant has coverage for a hearing aid but would be in financial hardship to cover the co-pay, this program may help cover the difference. The hearing aid must meet program criteria and not cost more than the maximum of $3,000 per hearing aid
-Ages 65 years and older
-Income must be below $22,253 for individuals or $34,470 for couples
-Hearing assessments are completed by a Certified Audiologist in consultation with a family physician or ear, nose and throat specialist
-Applicant's average decibel level at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, and 3000 Hz frequencies is 50 dB or greater
-To be eligible for full benefits, applicant must not have other medical coverage. If the applicant has coverage for a hearing aid but would be in financial hardship to cover the co-pay, this program may help cover the difference. The hearing aid must meet program criteria and not cost more than the maximum of $3,000 per hearing aid
Fees:
No
How to Access:
Call
Documents Required:
Proof of household Net Income from Line 23600 of the most recent income tax return * Proof of assets
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Jones Building, 2nd Floor, 11 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M7
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-620-3777
