Hearing Aid Subsidies, Rules and Rights

The public subsidy for hearing aids from an approved private provider is DKK 6,934 for two hearing aids in 2026, divided into DKK 4,497 for the first ear and DKK 2,437 for the second. To receive the subsidy, you must be referred by an ear, nose and throat specialist, and normally four years must have passed since you last received hearing aids with a public subsidy. We apply for the subsidy on your behalf.

What options do you have?

You can choose between public hearing aid treatment and private treatment with a public subsidy. The regions are responsible for both options, and you decide which route you wish to take.

For both options, treatment funded by the public healthcare system requires a referral from an ear, nose and throat specialist the first time.

If you have an uncomplicated hearing loss, the choice is yours. However, if the specialist assesses your hearing loss as complicated, treatment will always take place within the public healthcare system.

What does public hearing aid treatment involve?

Assessment and provision of hearing aids take place through a public hearing clinic, and the region owns the hearing aids - you borrow them.

There is no out-of-pocket payment for the solution offered by the clinic. However, the clinic determines which hearing aids are available, and follow-up appointments and servicing also take place there.

Waiting times should be expected. The current waiting time for each hospital can be found on sundhed.dk.

What is the quota scheme?

The quota scheme involves treatment by a private ear, nose and throat specialist who has an agreement with the public health insurance system. The hearing aids are the same as those provided through a public hearing clinic.

There is a limit to how many hearing aids each practice may provide per year, and not all private ear, nose and throat specialists have such an agreement.

The quota scheme is not offered at Charlottenlund Privathospital.

What does private treatment with a subsidy involve?

You purchase the hearing aids yourself and the public subsidy is deducted from the price. The hearing aids belong to you, and you are covered by the rules of the Danish Sale of Goods Act.

There is, however, an out-of-pocket payment. The DKK 6,934 subsidy covers both the hearing aids and the fitting, and you pay any costs above this amount yourself. The amount you pay depends on the technology level you choose.

At our hospital, treatment takes place at a private hospital with its own ear, nose and throat department. The fitting is carried out by an audiologist, and if the hearing test identifies anything requiring further investigation, this can be arranged as part of your assessment. This may be relevant if there is a significant difference between the two ears, sudden hearing loss or accompanying symptoms.

If you choose another private provider, it is worth asking two things: which brands they offer and how the medical assessment of your hearing test is carried out. Both can vary from one provider to another.

How often can you receive a new subsidy?

Normally every four years.

Four years must have passed since you received hearing aids through the public healthcare system or received a subsidy for private treatment before you can receive the subsidy again.

There are exceptions. These include a significant deterioration in hearing due to a medical condition, physical changes or wear that make the hearing aid unusable, or if it has been lost due to theft, fire or similar circumstances. The municipality assesses each case individually.

If less than four years have passed, you can still purchase new hearing aids — you simply pay the full price yourself.

Can you receive financial support from other sources?

Yes. In addition to the public subsidy, two other forms of financial support may be available.

If you are a member of Sygeforsikringen "danmark", they reimburse 50% of your own expenses, up to a maximum of DKK 1,500 per hearing aid for members of Groups 1 and 2 and DKK 1,000 per hearing aid for members of Group 5. The reimbursement is paid directly to you, so we cannot deduct it from your invoice. We provide the documentation you need.

If you are a state pensioner with a health allowance card, your municipality may cover up to 85% of your own payment. The exact amount depends on your individual supplementary benefit percentage. We can also assist you with the necessary documentation.

What is included in our prices?



Hearing test and preliminary examination. A pair of rechargeable hearing aids. Charger. Fitting. A two-month trial period during which you can return the hearing aids and receive a refund. Four-year service and security scheme. Four years of follow-up. Application to the region for the public subsidy. Submission of documentation to Sygeforsikringen "danmark".

The prices shown on our pricing page are for two hearing aids, including VAT and with the public subsidy already deducted.