Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care

The Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program provides eligible Manitobans with financial support up to $2000 towards the purchase of hearing aids.

Who is Eligible

Eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Be a resident of Manitoba, and be a Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident of Canada
• Be age 65 or over
• Have a household net income below $80,000 in the previous year
• Require hearing aids as prescribed by a certified hearing aid dealer licensed in Manitoba

What is covered?

Eligible applicants will receive up to $2000 towards the purchase of their hearing aid(s), hearing assessment, and fitting of the hearing aid(s).

If you have private insurance that covers the purchase of hearing aids, you may be eligible through this program as a second payer. The amount your private insurance covers will be deducted from the maximum $2000 payable.

How many claims can I make?

One claim of up to $2000 per person towards an eligible hearing aid purchase can be made every 5 years. In the interim, batteries, repairs, ear mold replacements, and loss or damage replacement costs will not be eligible.

Eligible hearing aid purchases must be made within 6 months of being approved for the program. If you are approved for the program but do not ultimately follow through with purchasing hearing aids within the 6 month period, you are welcome to re-apply at any time in the future.

How do I apply for the program?

You will need the following documents to apply for the Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program:

• A completed Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program Application Form
• A `Proof of Income' statement from Canada Revenue Agency from the previous full tax year
  • Learn more about how to get a Proof of Income statement
  • Review this step-by-step guide about how to access your Proof of Income statement online
  • Call 1-800-267-6999 for more information about how to get a Proof of Income statement
  • If you are married or in a common-law relationship, please ensure both you and your spouse/partner's incomes appear on the Proof of Income statement. Your income will appear on line 23600, and your spouse/partner's income will appear on line 51050.
  • If you need assistance obtaining your proof of income, you may meet with CRA representative at 114 Garry Street on Tuesdays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, with services provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• A hearing assessment document from a certified hearing aid dealer licensed in Manitoba, indicating a degree of hearing loss that requires hearing aids

To apply, send all three documents by mail or drop them off in person at the following address:

Manitoba Seniors Hearing Aid Program
Provincial Services
100 - 114 Garry Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4V4

You can also fax your application documents to 204-948-2143

How do I receive the funds after my application is approved?

If you are deemed to be eligible for the program, you will receive a letter in the mail indicating that you have been approved. You must bring this letter to your hearing aid dealer, who will apply the amount up to $2000 towards your purchase at the point of sale. Once they have supplied the hearing device to you, your hearing aid dealer will complete and submit a Seniors Hearing Aid Claim Form to the Manitoba Government on your behalf.

• For hearing aid purchases to be eligible under this program, the purchase must occur after an applicant is deemed eligible for the program, and claims made for transactions prior to June 7th, 2023 cannot be accepted retroactively.

Information for Hearing Aid Dealers

This Hearing Aid Dealer Information Guide provides information for hearing aid dealers about the program, and their responsibilities and procedures for participating in the program.

For general inquiries about the program, please contact us:

Local calls: 204-945-5588
Toll-Free: 1-844-403-4327 (HEAR)
Email: mbhear@gov.mb.ca - for inquiries only, do not submit applications or claims by email