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Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program covers the cost of hearing aids and assistive listening devices for eligible individuals. It supports purchase, repair, replacement, and related covered services for devices used in daily activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Obtaining hearing aids for daily activities
- Obtaining assistive listening devices
- Repairing or replacing covered hearing devices
Documents Needed
- Audiogram
- Attestation of the need for a hearing aid
- Assessment of impairment and functional limitations
- Recommendation for an assistive listening device
- Supporting proof for students, workers, or visual impairment, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals insured under the Québec Health Insurance Plan
- People with hearing impairment
- Students, workers, and persons with an additional impairment, when applicable
Eligible expenses
- Purchase, repair, and replacement of hearing aids and assistive listening devices
- Professional fees for covered hearing aid services
- Batteries when a hearing aid is purchased or replaced
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Repair or replacement of lost, stolen, damaged, or negligently used aids
- Routine maintenance costs, such as cleaning and checking
- Replacement batteries after the initial purchase or replacement
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed based on the required documents and program conditions.
- An approved applicant must see the appropriate specialist to obtain the device.
- Claimants may request a review of a RAMQ decision if needed.
Additional information
- A second covered hearing aid is possible with an audiologist’s recommendation.
- Applicants must use a specialist within 1 year after the documents are issued.
- There is a right to request a review of a RAMQ decision.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Hearing Devices Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Hearing Devices Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Hearing Devices Program?
This program covers the cost of hearing aids and assistive listening devices for eligible individuals. It supports purchase, repair, replacement, and related covered services for devices used in daily activities.
Who is eligible for the Hearing Devices Program program?
To be eligible for the Hearing Devices Program program, you must:
Insured under Québec Health Insurance Plan
Hearing impairment meeting age criteria
Other impairment may qualify
What expenses are eligible under Hearing Devices Program?
Obtaining hearing aids for daily activities
Obtaining assistive listening devices
Repairing or replacing covered hearing devices
Who can I contact for more information about the Hearing Devices Program?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Hearing Devices Program available?
The Hearing Devices Program program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Hearing Devices Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Hearing Devices Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Hearing Devices Program?
Hearing Devices Program is funded by Government of Québec