Hearing clinics in Manitoba

Hearing aid coverage in Manitoba

Starting Spring 2023, senior Manitobans may qualify for a new hearing aid grant worth up to $2,000. To be eligible, you must 

• Be 65 or older
• Have a family income below $80,000 from the previous year
• Have documented hearing loss
• Have been prescribed hearing aids by an audiologist of otolaryngologist

Prior to this, provincial hearing aid coverage was limited to children under 18.

Children’s Hearing Aid Program

Under, the Children’s Hearing Aid Program, Manitoba Health will reimburse up to 80% of a child’s hearing aid costs up to a maximum of $1800. This applies to one device per ear every four years.

Though hearing aid repairs, batteries, lost/stolen hearing aids or other associated costs are not covered by the program, some hearing clinics offer warranty packaging that covers those additional needs for a period of time.

Additional hearing care resources in Manitoba

• Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Manitoba Chapter: works with The Lions Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support to Manitoba residents in financial need to pay for hearing aids.
• Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB): assists Manitoba workers with occupational health and safety information for hearing health at work including wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support for work-related injury or illness. 
• Manitoba Possible: provides support services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons including vocational rehabilitation services, counselling and language and ASL programs.

Be sure to check out these great articles as well:

• Paying for hearing aids: What's included in the price of hearing aids and FAQ's before purchasing.
• Which hearing aid is right for me? Information on today's hearing aid technology and different types and styles available on the market.
• Protecting your hearing: Learn about noise-induced hearing loss and prevention tips.