There are 120 cochlear implants publicly funded in Aotearoa NZ every year. If you are struggling to hear with your hearing aids on and answered yes to the questions at thee top of this page, you maybe eligible for one publicly funded implant (wait lists may apply).
If you have private medical insurance, this may cover surgery, hospital and specialist costs though not the device.
Contact us today to find out more about the funding options available to you.
There are a variety of cochlear implant funding options to New Zealand adults, such as:
If you are missing sounds while wearing a hearing aid then a cochlear implant may help you reclaim those precious sounds and reconnect with life.
"The ability to be a part of a conversation again has been the biggest thing. My self esteem and confidence has taken a major boost and I actively look for people I know so I can chat with them. Strolling along with friends, having a coffee and chat is a simple pleasure I really enjoy now."
"The implant has resulted in a big improvement in my hearing but the social damage the hearing loss caused will take much longer to recover from. I’ve missed out on so much but I’m slowly getting back in touch with my family. It’s going to take time."
