Alternative Hearing Assistance Supplement
About this resource
The ministry may provide a monthly alternative hearing assistance supplement to assist eligible persons to meet costs associated with overcoming barriers related to having permanent profound bilateral hearing loss.
The alternative hearing assistance supplement is available under the Employment and Assistance (EA) Regulation and Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities (EAPWD) Regulation.
The alternative hearing assistance supplement is available under the Employment and Assistance (EA) Regulation and Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities (EAPWD) Regulation.
Details
Resource type
Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation
Disabilities
Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind
Age
0-99
Eligibility
For those eligible for general health supplements, and children eligible for the Healthy Kids Program. See details on the website.
Location
Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Fraser North, Fraser South, Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, Kootenays, North East, North West, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
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