Hearing Aid Funding
Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Support
The Assistive Devices Program (ADP), offered by Ontario’s Ministry of Health since 1988, covers a portion of the cost for hearing aids. Eligible residents can receive grants for both left and right devices.
Hearing Aid & FM System Support Through ADP
ADP helps cover the cost of different styles of hearing aids:
- behind the ear
- in the ear
- partially in the ear canal
- completely in the ear canal
Personal FM System: Components & Benefits
- a receiver (worn by you)
- a transmitter (worn by the person speaking)
A personal FM system includes two components: a receiver worn by the listener and a transmitter worn by the speaker. The receiver sends sound directly to your hearing aids through direct audio input or a neck loop.
This technology ensures the speaker’s voice is delivered to you clearly, consistently, and at a stable volume—no matter the environment.
Who qualifies
You are eligible for ADP if you:
- be an Ontario resident
Have a valid Ontario health card
Have a long-term disability that requires the device for six months or more
ADP does not consider your income when determining eligibility.
ADP Non-Eligibility Criteria
You do not qualify for the ADP if you:
You do not qualify for ADP if you:
Receive or are eligible to receive coverage for the same device from WSIB
Are a Group “A” veteran receiving support from Veterans Affairs Canada for the same device
How Much Does ADP Cover?
If you qualify and your application is approved, ADP will cover 75% of the cost up to the following maximum amounts:
Hearing aids: up to $500 per device
FM systems: up to $1,350
You are responsible for paying the remaining balance.
At AurisCare Hearing, we provide all the required ADP forms and assist you in completing them. Once everything is filled out, we will submit the application on your behalf and deduct the ADP-funded portion directly from your invoice—so you don’t have to wait for reimbursement.
For more information, please visit the Ministry of Health website.
Working With Compensation Boards Across Canada
We collaborate with workers’ compensation boards across Canada. If you are covered through another province but reside in Eastern Ontario or are visiting the region, we are happy to support you with your hearing care needs.
Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (Ontario)
AurisCare Hearing is an approved provider under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Program of Care for hearing aids and hearing loss. We ensure a smooth, hassle-free experience for individuals with WSIB coverage by offering the latest hearing aid technology and handling all billing directly with WSIB—meaning you pay nothing out of pocket.
Protect Your Hearing
At AurisCare Hearing, we strongly believe in hearing conservation. If you are still working in noise, there are a lot of different types of hearing protection available for all different environments and hearing requirements.
Veterans Affairs Canada
We have many patients who are veterans and routinely deal with Veterans Affairs Canada. Whether you are looking for coverage for the first time or are ready to upgrade your current hearing aids, we have all the necessary forms to process your claims. We also perform hearing and tinnitus evaluations for pension re-assessment on a regular basis.
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Davidson Hearing Aid Centres is registered with the ODSP program to offer hearing benefits for those who qualify. This program covers those under the ODSP, MCSS and ACSD categories.
If you are receiving Ontario Disability Support Program Income Support, you may be able to get additional help with your hearing aids and mobility devices.
The Ontario Disability Support Program may help with:
- purchasing hearing aids
- purchasing an alerting system (for example, a visual smoke alarm)
- repairing a hearing aid
- replacing a battery for a hearing aid or device.
How do I get these benefits?
You need to contact your local Ontario Disability Support Program office to get approval before you buy a hearing aid, an alerting system, buy batteries or get repairs.
This benefit covers the cost of items if other funding is not available.
NIHB (Non-insured health benefits)- First Nations/Inuit
- First Nations/Inuit residents of Canada are eligible for hearing aid funding after submission of a recent hearing test and forms for ‘prior approval’. Coverage is available for testing, hearing aid devices, batteries, after-care and out-of-warranty repairs.
- Assistance to Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
- Ontario Works (OW)
- RCMP
Other insurances
AurisCare hearing is knowledgeable about the various funding and financial resources available for hearing aids and communication devices. Insurance companies vary a lot – some allowing direct billing but many unfortunately do not. We can help you identify if you are eligible for funding, whether we can bill directly and walk you through the application process, providing all necessary documentation you may need.
Sunlife
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Manulife
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Green Shield Canada
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https://www.otip.com/OTIP/media/OtipRaeoMedia/RTIP/EN/RTIP-Competitor-Plan-Comparison.pdf