Hearing
Hearing tests, hearing aid fitting (audiology)
Qualified local care, for less
Hearing: roughly how much your cover can save
We list local providers who accept private health cover and whose registration you can check, with prices, how to claim and languages spoken. You compare and choose, without paying more than you need to.
| Service | Typical fee | Save about |
|---|---|---|
| Hearing testper visit | $180 | $60–100 |
| Hearing aidsper pair | $5,000 | $900–1,700 |
Private health rebate + provider's own pricing · Estimated for a typical mid-level Extras policy and provider prices; your policy and provider decide the actual amount · Updated October 2026
- Only providers who accept private health cover, with registration you can check
- See prices and how to claim before you book
- You compare and choose; we don't recommend
ExtrasMate is not a medical provider. We don't diagnose or recommend specific practitioners or treatments; we organise and show information so you can choose for yourself. The savings come from your private health rebate and the provider's own pricing, not from coupons we issue.
What it is
Hearing tests and assessments by an audiologist, plus fitting, adjusting and servicing hearing aids. Also tinnitus assessments and children's hearing tests.
Who it's for
Anyone who struggles to hear, has ringing in the ears, has older parents who keep asking people to repeat themselves, or has a child who needs a hearing test.
How often
A hearing test every one to two years; if you wear hearing aids, regular check-ups and adjustments as your audiologist suggests.
How Extras usually covers it
Typical price $150–$220; Extras typically pays $80–$140 (per hearing assessment).
（Estimate only — your insurer has the final say）
Some policies cover hearing tests under an audiology or allied health limit, with part back per visit. Hearing aids usually come from an appliances limit, often once every few years, with a waiting period of about 12 months. Amounts vary a lot — check your policy.
Good to know
- You usually don't need a GP referral to see an audiologist on Extras — just book.
- Before buying hearing aids, ask your insurer how much they pay, how often, and whether you must use an approved supplier.
- Pensioners and other eligible people can look into the government's Hearing Services Program.
Questions
Do I need to see a GP first?
How often can I claim hearing aids?
This page is general information, not medical advice. Please follow your practitioner's professional advice about treatment.