Reimbursement of your hearing aids

Who can help finance your hearing aids?
Following the purchase of your hearing aids, some institutions may reimburse you a lump sum, depending on your age and hearing loss, among other factors. For all institutions, the reimbursement decision is normally based on the result of an audiological assessment carried out by an approved ENT doctor.
During your visits to our center, we'll take care of the paperwork required for the reimbursements so that you don't have to worry about it.
The different sources of finance for your hearing aids*
AVS
If you receive an AVS pension, the AI-AVS office will pay CHF 1,237 every 5 years for 2 hearing aids (or CHF 630 every 5 years for 1 hearing aid) if the overall loss of both ears is at least 35%.
AI
If you are not yet receiving an AVS pension, or if you were reimbursed for your old hearing aids before you did, the AI-AVS office will pay CHF 1,650 every 6 years for 2 hearing aids (CHF 840 for 1) if the overall hearing loss is 20%. In addition, the AI offers 130 to 200 francs per year per ear for repairs, and 40 francs for batteries, even for rechargeable hearing aids.
AC
Depending on the specific terms of your supplementary insurance policy, your insurer may pay you a lump sum to help cover the cost of your hearing aids.
PC
Depending on your personal situation, your local authority may be able to grant you supplementary benefits based on your resources, your specific needs and the criteria established by your local authority.
ProSen
If you are eligible, Pro Senectute can, after taking into account the other funds mentioned on this page, make up the difference of up to CHF 2,175 for a ‘standard’ case or up to CHF 3,200 for a ‘complex’ case.
SUVA
In the event of a hearing loss of at least 20% due to work, SUVA pays CHF 2,175 every 6 years for a ‘standard’ case or CHF 3,200 for a ‘complex’ case. In addition, SUVA will normally pay for all repairs, on presentation of an estimate, if the cost exceeds CHF 300 per ear.
AMF
In the event of a hearing loss of at least 20% due to military service, the AMF pays CHF 2,175 every 6 years for a ‘standard’ case or CHF 3,200 for a ‘complex’ case. In addition, SUVA will normally pay for all repairs, on presentation of an estimate, if the cost exceeds CHF 300 per ear.
TAXES
In the event of significant hearing loss (55dB in both ears according to the ProSenectute 2020 Purchasing Guide): annual tax deduction of CHF 2,500 under ‘Disability-related expenses’. Please check with your accountant.
* For all institutions, the reimbursement decision is normally based on the result of an audiological assessment carried out by an approved ENT doctor. All of the above information is subject to change at any time by the institutions mentioned.