Medicare & NDIS Guide

Medicare Coverage for Hearing Services

Medicare provides rebates for eligible hearing services when referred by your GP or specialist. Here’s what you need to know:

What’s Covered

Diagnostic hearing assessments conducted by qualified audiologists
Follow-up consultations for hearing aid management
Tympanometry and other diagnostic tests
Hearing aid evaluations and fittings

How It Works

Obtain a referral from your GP or ENT specialist
Book your appointment with our qualified audiologists
We can process your Medicare claim on the spot with your Medicare card
You’ll receive the Medicare rebate, reducing your out-of-pocket costs

Eligibility Requirements

You must have a current Medicare card
A valid referral from a medical practitioner is required
Services must be provided by a qualified, Medicare-registered audiologist such as RT Speech and Hearing

NDIS Funding for Hearing Services

Who Qualifies for NDIS Support?

An NDIS participant is a person (aged 26 to 65 years old) with a permanent and significant disability that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities, has met the access requirements for NDIS and been provided with a participant number to access planning and supports.

How We Can Help NDIS Participants

Self-Managed Plans: If you have a self-managed NDIS plan, you have the flexibility to choose your own service providers, including RT Speech and Hearing. You can use your NDIS funding to pay for our services and claim reimbursement directly.

Plan-Managed Participants: If your plan is managed by a plan management provider, we offer services such as:

Assistive Technology (AT)
Comprehensive hearing assessments
Hearing aid consultations and fittings
Assistive listening devices
Communication strategy training
Hearing aid maintenance and support
Custom ear protection
Tinnitus management programmes

Additional Funding Options

Private Health Insurance

Many private health insurance policies include coverage for hearing services and hearing aids. Check with your insurer about:

Annual hearing assessment benefits
Hearing aid subsidies
Audiologist consultation rebates

Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)

Veterans may be eligible for fully funded hearing services through DVA. Gold Card holders typically receive comprehensive coverage, while White Card holders may qualify for specific hearing-related conditions.

Hearing Services Program

For eligible pensioners and veterans, the Australian Government Hearing Services Program provides subsidised hearing services and devices.

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Accessibility Options

RT Speech and Hearing