ACC Hearing Aid Funding
Have you heard? If your hearing loss is work-related or caused by injury, ACC may contribute towards fully funded devices.*
Hearing aids through ACC that do not require a surcharge*
You don’t pay a surcharge if you have ACC cover. We're a registered ACC provider and have supported thousands of New Zealanders through the ACC process, and we’ll ensure you get the full support you’re entitled to.
Our expert audiologists will assess your hearing, check your eligibility, and assist you through the application process. If approved, ACC contributes towards 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.
Do I qualify for ACC funding?
If your hearing loss is the result of extended workplace noise exposure or an accident, you may be eligible for hearing aid options with no surcharge from ACC. ACC cover 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 Disability Support Services. For more information on financial assistance for hearing aids, see hearing aid funding options.
Speak to our teamWhat does ACC cover?
ACC funding is available for hearing solutions where 5% or more of your hearing loss is due to injury-related causes, including:
- Gradual onset hearing loss caused by extended exposure to noise at work
- Hearing loss caused by a traumatic event (e.g. a head injury or a sudden loud noise like an explosion)
- Hearing loss caused by a treatment injury
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 hearing aid options with no surcharge for with all levels of ACC funding.
ACC hearing aid band funding levels
The amount of ACC funding contribution you can receive is dependent on the percentage of hearing loss that is related to the injury. The general rule is the higher the percentage, more ACC funding is available. There are four bands of funding available. The below prices include the fitting fee as part of the bands.
Two simple steps to hearing aids without a surcharge*
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 loss cover process. There is no longer the requirement to visit your GP.
Making a claim with ACC for hearing loss:
1 - Get your hearing checked - This appointment will contain a hearing check or assessment, and a discussion about whether your situation is likely to be eligible for ACC hearing loss cover. Your audiologist will fill in the required paperwork and submit this to ACC on your behalf. You can book your appointment by calling us on 0800 45 45 58 or filling in the form here.
2 - Hearing aid fitting - If your hearing aid funding has been approved, 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 hearing aids for all levels of ACC Funding approval without a surcharge*.
Get in touchFrequently Asked Questions
Hard Work Damaged Your Hearing? Get In Touch.
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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