Program Details
1. Application Processing Fee
$150 for one (1) hearing aid OR $300 for two (2) hearing aids. If you are denied, the processing fee will be returned.
2. *Income Guidelines
Persons in Household | Yearly Net Income | Monthly Net Income |
---|---|---|
1 | $24,280 | $2,024 |
2 | $32,920 | $2,744 |
3 | $41,560 | $3,464 |
4 | $50,200 | $4,184 |
3. *In determining eligibility, we consider the following
Funds available from all sources, assets, and hearing loss.
- Household Size (household is defined as those living together or dependent on each other)
- Net Monthly or Annual Income from all in the household who have income. If working, provide your most recent paystub with year-to-date earnings. Possible sources of income are:
- Social Security and SSI, VA Pension, Child Support, Public Assistance, Alimony, Welfare, AFDC, Disability, Work Pension, Wages, Old Age Pension, Black Lung Payments, Interest from Stocks – IRAs, 401(k)s
- Assets
- Checking, Money Market Accounts – IRA/401(k), Reverse Mortgage, Savings, CDs, Home Equity Loan, Stocks/Bonds, Burial Accounts, Property, Annuities
4. We ask that you submit a one (1) page essay addressing the following:
- Why you are interested in the Hear 4 You program
- Your day-to-day environments and activities
- How hearing loss impacts you
5. Applications may only be submitted once every four (4) years
6. If you qualify for the Hear 4 You Program, the following are included in your treatment plan:
- One (1) year manufacturer repair warranty
- Comprehensive fitting appointment including real-ear measures
- Three (3) complimentary follow-up appointments to be used within one year
- Six month supply of batteries
- Initial packet of hearing aid supplies for your device(s)
7. Additional costs associated with your Hear 4 You hearing aids:
- Hearing aid check up appointments after the three included appointments
- $60/appt to see the audiologist
- $40/appt to see the audiology assistant
- Hearing aid supplies including: earmolds, domes, wax guards, batteries
- Repair costs once the one year manufacturer warranty has expired (starting at $150/aid)
- There is NO loss and damage warranty for the devices
- There is NO trial period for the devices
We reserve the right to change the application requirements at any time without notice.
*Per Starkey HearNow Foundation Guidelines