ACC Hearing Aid Funding
If your hearing loss is work-related or caused by injury, you may qualify for full ACC funding*. See if you’re eligible today.
At Triton Hearing, we make the ACC process easy. Our expert audiologists will assess your hearing, check your eligibility, and assist through the application process. If approved, ACC covers your hearing aids, fittings, batteries, and ongoing maintenance. We’re here to guide you every step of the way, so you can focus on what matters - hearing well and enjoying the sounds you love.
We’ve supported thousands of New Zealanders through the ACC process, and we’ll ensure you get the full support you’re entitled to. Even if you’re not sure when or how your hearing loss started, we can help you explore your options.
You may be eligible for hearing aids at no cost*
Triton Hearing is an approved healthcare provider that’s passionate about giving you a better hearing experience. That means a wide range of our hearing aids are available to you at no cost if you are eligible for assistance through ACC. If your claim is accepted, ACC provides financial support towards the purchase of hearing aids and audiologist appointments. Triton Hearing offers a wide range of hearing aids that are fully funded, and your hearing tests are free**. ACC provides funding support once every six years.
Book a free hearing check**What does ACC cover?
ACC funding is available for hearing solutions where 6% or more of your hearing loss is due to injury-related causes, including:
- Gradual onset hearing loss caused by noise at work
- Hearing loss caused by an accident
- Hearing loss caused by some medical treatments
ACC offers different levels of funding for hearing aids depending on the cause and extent of your hearing loss. The amount of funding provided by ACC will depend on how much of your hearing loss is due to injury. Triton Hearing can provide FULLY FUNDED hearing aids with all levels of ACC funding.
Do I qualify for ACC funding?
If your hearing loss is the result of workplace noise exposure or an accident, you may be eligible for fully funded hearing aids from ACC. Funding is dependent on a number of factors, including your health, any genetic conditions and your age. ACC will look at whether your hearing loss was a result of an injury, an accident or a combination of both. If your hearing loss is health-related, you may be eligible for funding or subsidy assistance from the Ministry of Health. For more information on financial assistance for hearing aids, see hearing aid funding options.
Speak to our teamACC hearing aid band funding levels
The amount of ACC funding you will receive is dependent on the percentage of hearing loss that is related to the injury. The general rule is the higher the percentage, the higher the funding. There are four bands of funding available+:- Band 1: $2,869.65
- Band 2: $3,564.53
- Band 3/4: $4,535.19
Your 3 simple steps to fully funded hearing aids*
Every day, we help customers navigate the ACC claims process. Whether it’s filling out forms, making appointments or just advising you on what will happen next, we’re happy to help.We’ll guide you through each step of the ACC hearing aid funding process. There is no longer the requirement to visit your GP.
Making a claim with ACC for hearing loss:
1 - Get your FREE** hearing test with Triton Hearing - This appointment will contain a hearing check or assessment, and discussion around your Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims information. Your audiologist will fill in the required paperwork and submit this on your behalf. You can book your appointment by calling us on 0800 45 45 58 or filling in the form here.
2 - Specialist appointment - After your hearing assessment at Triton Hearing, ACC will then write to you to advise you which Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist they have referred you to. ACC will forward Triton Hearing’s hearing assessment results to the ENT before your appointment. The ENT will discuss your employment, family history and ear health to diagnose the cause of your hearing loss and then send their report to ACC.
3 - Hearing aid fitting - Once confirmation of your hearing aid funding has been made, ACC will advise you via a confirmation letter. You will need to contact Triton Hearing on 0800 45 45 58 or fill in the form below for an appointment to decide which hearing aids will best suit your hearing needs. Following this appointment, a hearing aid fitting appointment will be made. Triton Hearing provide fully funded hearing aids for all levels of ACC Funding approval*.
Get in touchFrequently Asked Questions
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You may be eligible for fully funded devices*, so book a free** hearing check today to discuss your hearing needs. The audiologist will be able to guide you through the whole process.
*Fully-funded hearing devices are available to clients with an approved ACC claim. Clients must be 18 years of age or older.
**Hearing checks are free for anyone aged 18 or older
+ each band is based on two hearing devices and excludes GST.
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