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http://www.avhuntertrust.org
Funding assistance for durable medical equipment, including hearing aids. The A.V. Hunter Trust, Inc. is a charity of last resort for persons in need of various types of durable medical equipment. The application must be filled out by a social worker, caseworker, or other third-party professional acting on behalf of their client/patient. Families should NOT contact the trust directly or will be disqualified from funding. An online application is available for download and viewing. Checks are made payable to the vendor and a one time limit per individual is set.
303.322.1871 (Denver),
719.597.3390 (Colorado Springs)
www.chsl.org
The Center for Hearing, Speech and Language is a nonprofit offering a sliding scale for purchasing hearing aids based on income. The Center will evaluate a client and match with an appropriate hearing aid. Audiologists, speech language pathologists, and therapists provide hearing, vision, speech and language services for people of all ages, including those unable to pay.
303.278.1204 Hal Leith, Optimist club
This is a private citizen who organizes a donation bank. The hearing aids are all donated or can be purchased new with a family contribution to Starkey. Used hearing aids are refurbished by Starkey. If a match is found, used hearing aids are donated free of charge.
Judith Stucky, MA, LPC
701 E. Hampden Ave, Suite 415
Englewood, CO 80113, (303) 806-7416
Web site: www.theCNI.org/
Email: jstucky@thecni.org
- The Cochlear Implant Assistance Program provides cochlear implant systems, including internal and external components, to qualified permanent legal US residents, ages 1 year and up, including adults. The program is intended to assist applicants who are uninsured to receive a single cochlear implant at the applicant’s local implant center. Patients are responsible for other costs associated with the procedure.
The average out-of-pocket expense for a recipient of this program is approximately $10,000-$20,000 as compared to the $85,000 cost with no assistance.
- The BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing Aid) Assistance Program awards only internal and external components of the system. The average-out-of-pocket expense for a recipient of this program is approximately $10,000 as compared to the $18,500 with no assistance.
www.coloradoelks.org
www.coloradoelks.org/
Aid is available from the Clem Audin Fund. These funds are intended for purchase of equipment, school supplies, clothing related to the education, health, development, and care of children 18 years of age and younger. Funds limited to $200.00 per request. Each ELKS chapter has the application, or visit the website above.
2800 Rockcreek Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 201-1569
(816) 571-1569 Fax
Email: firsthandfoundation@cerner.com
www.firsthandfoundation.org
First Hand is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization supported by the generosity of Cerner Corporation. The Foundation assists individual children who have clinical, health-related needs and no financial safety net to cover these expenses. It reaches children and their families who would otherwise fall through the cracks of insurance coverage and state aid. It strives to provide assistance that creates independence. The foundation will consider cochlear implant funding (medical as well as equipment needs.) This is an international provider, and sends funds directly to a provider. Applicants may make one request per year with a maximum of three requests total.
www.friendsofman.org - (303) 798-2342
An application for Friends of Man will only be accepted if submitted by a third-party professional. They must make the request on a child’s behalf. Friends of Man will consider all needs; prefer tangibles versus services. Checks are made payable to the vendor. Teachers, clergy, and social workers may apply for families.
6700 South Washington Ave
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(800) 648-4327 *automated line
(Text Callers use: Relay 711 or 800-328-8602)
www.sotheworldmayhear.org
Email: Joanita@sotheworldmayhear.org
The Hear Now program of the Starkey Hearing Foundation provides hearing aids to low income individuals who have no other resources to acquire hearing aids. Those served through the program must permanently reside in the US, meet the financial criteria, complete the application process and be approved for assistance. Hear Now assistance is not available if the applicant qualifies for any funding through private insurance, government assistance or any other funding option. There is a $125 nonrefundable fee for each hearing aid requested. Anyone interested in Hear Now services should call 1-800-328-8602 and ask for Hear Now to discuss eligibility. |
International Hearing Health Missions
6700 South Washington Avenue
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
www.giftofhearingfoundation.org
Eligibility: call HEAR NOW at 1-800-328-8602
This nonprofit provides hearing testing and amplification in missions all over the world, including the USA. The Hearing Foundation provides over 20,000 hearing aids per year as a united hearing care team. Income guidelines and an asset test apply, but all applicants are encouraged to call regarding eligibility. Starkey provides the hearing aids.
The Gift of Hearing Foundation is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to increasing access to and awareness of cochlear implant (CI) surgery. The Foundation also publicizes and supports areas of research and legislation that can impact both the cost and awareness factors. (Related to the Hear Now program listed previously, but this foundation is international in scope.)
Cory Portnuff
4280 Hale Parkway, Denver, CO 80220
303 751-2519 phone/fax
www.hearproject.org
A funding source for hearing aids, cochlear implants and related services for children with hearing loss and financial need in Colorado. The Project is intended to help families of low to middle income when insurance or Medicaid is not covering costs. The H.E.A.R. project can help with financial assistance for hearing aids, earmolds, repairs, batteries, testing and FMs. Supplies for cochlear implants are also covered. Each application is individually considered. There is a short form and a long form application, limited to $300.00 and $1600.00 ($800 per ear) respectively. There is an age limit of 18 unless a child does not qualify for vocational rehabilitation, and then the age is 21.
2125 E. LaSalle Street, L-32
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Mon-Thurs 9-4 only 719-219-3402 or call 719-352-5124 (Cell) and leave your message with name, phone number & address anytime.
Continental Divide and South Colorado SerToMa clubs and the local community support this program providing hearing aids at reduced or no cost to qualified participants. The needy or low income generally qualify for a 100% discount. The sliding scale for discounts is determined by Labor Department income tables. H.E.A.R.S. may pay up to 100% for audiology, hearing aids, and molds (if needed). Applications available by mail or through Hands & Voices in Colorado Springs. While application approval is need-based, families and adults are encouraged to apply. Medical expenses are deducted from income for application purposes.
Marilyn Hepp
(303) 986-6705
www.theHIKEFund.org
The Hike Fund provides hearing devices (hearing aids, cochlear implant processors, vibrotactile aids, BAHA devices and other durable equipment) for children between the ages of birth to twenty whose parents are financially unable to meet this need regardless of income. Funds are raised through Job’s Daughters, and may take up to six months from the application to the receipt of funds. Checks are made payable to the vendor. There is no prescribed limit for grants; awards are based on the device prescribed and the family’s letter of need. Other hearing devices may also be considered for funding with the appropriate documentation and letter of support.
Kim Miller
508 Princeton Rd., Ft. Collins, CO 80525
970 221-0743
larimerhab@gmail.com
A hearing aid bank for Larimer County residents provides reconditioned hearing aids at a low cost to approved applicants. An audiogram completed within one year must be provided by applicant. Approved applicants will be billed on a sliding fee basis. Applicants do not need to be US citizens. LCHAB also provides help with the repair of existing hearing aids and replacement earmolds.
Cindy Greer, Mandy Project Coordinator
7629 CR 100, Hesperus, CO 81326
970 588-3386
Email: hcrdgreer@frontier.net
www.coloradogrange.org/
The Mandy Project helps children with hearing loss to become productive citizens and provides assistance to families experiencing hardship due to a child’s hearing loss. As many children will be helped as possible and as funds are available. Families may receive assistance with the costs of hearing aids, speech therapy, surgery or other related expenses. Funding is made to the provider and is generally ranges from $500-$750.00. The Mandy Project is sponsored by the Colorado State Grange and People Improving Community and Kids (PICK).
P.O. Box 59261, Minneapolis, MN 55459-0261
800 234-5422
www.miracle-ear.com
The Miracle-Ear Children’s Foundation, a national nonprofit organization, works in cooperation with local Miracle Ear Centers nationwide to provide free hearing aids, services, and support materials to children age 16 and under whose families do not qualify for public assistance, yet cannot cover the expense of hearing aids.
http://quota.org
Quota International is a nonprofit service club with a special focus on hearing, speech and language. The Children’s Hearing Aid Program has recently expanded to include birth to age 23. Applicants should be either at 50% of the poverty level, or have hearing health needs that are not covered by insurance. There are local chapters in many areas of Colorado, including Fort Collins and Denver.
www.uhccf.org
(952) 992-4459
This is a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gaps for needs not covered by commercial insurance plans. Parents can apply for grants for any need (excluding experimental or alternative therapies) up to a lifetime limit of 7500.00. This is an online application only but has a “live chat” feature on the website or applicants are welcome to call. |
