Hearing Aids for Pensioners and Veterans

Hearing Aid Sales, Service, Trials, and Rentals.  If you are new to our clinic a GP referral sheet should be given to your GP for a referral as this will then be bulk billed and this lets us eliminate less likely causes for the Hearing Loss or other concerns so we can focus on next steps treatment options.

Sales

Currently the Hearing Services Program mainly funds services and hearing aids etc for those under 26 years and eligible pensioners and veterans.  The picture in the screen above this one should take you to further information if required.   Other sources of funding assistance can be Private Health, NDIS, Workcover, Payment Plans through Humm, and our limited hearing aid Rental option.

At Bundaberg Hearing Aids and Tinnitus Treatment Clinic we are able to sell, fit, maintain, pair and adjust most brands of hearing aids including Starkey, Unitron, Phonak, Widex, Signia, GN Resound, Phillips, Bernafon, and Oticon .  After appropriate testing the Audiologist will be able to recommend a range of devices to suit your preferences and budget, communication needs, and lifestyle.  You may be eligible for a modest rebate on your private health depending on your level of extra's cover.  Subject to time constraints a road test in the branch may be offered so you can hear the difference current technology makes.

Hearing Aid Trials

Hearing aid trials for a 7 to 14 day period can be arranged on some models. This allows you to try them out in your real world environments.  Even after a trial Hearing Aids have a 1 month return period post payment and your full amount is refunded (subject to devices being in good condition), should you not be delighted with your new hearing.   There is no charge for a trial unless the hearing aids aren't returned or are lost or damaged.

Hearing Aid Rentals

60 Mins Discounted Yearly up front Hearing Aid Rental  $1500 yearly or $500 a quarter.

Reasons to Consider A Hearing Aid Rental from Bundaberg Hearing Aids and Tinnitus Treatment Clinic

1. A smaller upfront investment and don't want to use credit

2. Hearing Aids only needed for a short time (terms are 3 months to 3 years)

3. Hearing Aids/Masking Units used to see if they assist with tinnitus across 3 to 6 Months without an upfront purchase

4. You want to get a more advanced hearing aid at the end of every 3 years and not locked into the same device for 6 years.

5. No private Maintenance fee for adjustments and hearing checks (all inclusive) 

Rental Terms are 3 months to 3 years.  The price is the same for 1 or 2 devices.  $500 per 3 months or a discounted yearly upfront price of $1500 which gives you 3 months for free

Bundaberg Hearing Aids and Tinnitus Treatment Clinic now offers hearing aid rentals if you only need them for a shorter time i.e. during a middle ear infection or tinnitus treatment program or if you want to change your hearing aids every 3 years and don't want to be locked down to an expensive replacement cycle.

Hearing Aid Rental Terms range from 3 months to 3 years.  

The cost is $500 for a 3 month period or get 3 months rental free with the Hearing Aid Rental Price of $1500 per year if paid upfront for 12 months.  It is the same price for 1 or 2 hearing aids.   At the end of each continuous 3 year period hearing aids are upgraded to a newer model and the old devices returned.  Any lost devices are billed at $500 each for replacement.    Reasonable supply of disposables such as domes, filters, batteries if applicable are covered under the Rental Agreement as well as yearly adjustments and hearing tests, which do not require a written report.  Ex demo stock tend to be Premium top of the range devices.  There is only a limited stock of Ex Demo devices available. 

Ex Demo Premium Hearing Aids Available for Hearing Aid Rental

Starkey genesis Ric R

Widex Moment Ric R

Instant Fit customs

Signia Silk CIC R

Signia Silk Active IX R

Private Health rebates may apply with some extras covers - these generally range from $800 to $1600 a pair depending on the provider.  Due to privacy legislation you will have to  check with your Health Fund directly.

Independent Audiologists Australia released a useful booklet back in 2021. I've attached a copy of the booklet in the shop section.   

Prices vary with features, level of technology, and brand.  Hearing Aids are a medical device and there is quite a bit of knowledge and expertise to get the best results. The average lifespan of a set of hearing aids is around 5 to 6 years.  Most devices in Australia come standardly with a 3 year parts and labour warranty.  To hear your best it is recommended to have a hearing test and hearing aid adjustment every 12 months so we can get you hearing as well as possible.   Due to this ongoing, usually yearly relationship, it's very important that you are happy with your Audiologist.  

Inclusions

3 Year Warranty  (custom device shells and moulds are only covered for 3 months)

1 Free Hearing Test and up to 4 Free Adjustments for the first year (this does not cover hearing tests for GP's, Preemployment, or any test which requires a written report)

Bundled Hearing Aid Service Package

or Pay as you Go

After the first 12 months appointments of service patients  may elect to pay for individual services as they require them such as $300 per hearing aid adjustment and $150 per hearing test or you may join our service package program and save money each year.  If you decide join our program payment will be due 12 Months from fitting.  This bundles most services and reasonable disposables for $250 a year, (if paid on time), saving you money or ($350 if not paid within a month of expiring).