What is Hearing Aids?
A hearing aid is a device designed to improve hearing by making sound audible to a person with hearing loss. Hearing aids are classified as medical devices in most countries, and regulated by the respective regulations.
Used Hearing Aids For Sale In South Africa
Signia Styletto 2X Hearing Aid with Charger
New Hearing Aid Sound Amplification Device
Is there a market for secondhand hearing aids?
Yes, refurbished hearing aids are legal to buy and sell, although you must follow the rules stipulated by federal and state laws. This can get complicated. At a minimum, the hearing aids must come with packaging that clearly indicates they are being resold.
How much does a hearing aid cost in South Africa?
The range between R5000. 00 and R60 000.00 per ear.
How much does a hearing test cost in South Africa?
We generally perform diagnostic hearing tests. The initial appointment consists of a 2-hour consultation with a number of diagnostic tests and costs approximately R1500. 00. If further testing is indicated for your safety and health diagnosis, we will inform you, and obtain your consent.
Is hearing loss a disability in South Africa?
Disability in this context for tax purposes implies a moderate to severe limitation of any person’s ability to function or perform daily activities. This can be a result of a physical, sensory (including hearing), communication, intellectual, or mental impairment.
How many deaf people are in SA?
4 million Deaf people
It’s an opportunity for the almost 4 million Deaf people in South Africa (of whom 600,000 are SASL users) to properly access their human rights in a language they understand.