TAMPA, FLORIDA — HearUSA announced the launch of its Wonderful Sound for All initiative in partnership with the Hearing Aid Project (HAP), a program of Sertoma International, aimed at expanding access to hearing care for individuals facing financial barriers. Through the initiative, qualified individuals will be able to receive free hearing aids, hearing screenings, and audiology services at HearUSA hearing centers across the United States through a referral and application process.
Under the program, individuals with diagnosed hearing loss who meet financial eligibility criteria may apply for services through the Hearing Aid Project. Eligibility requirements include having low income with no health insurance coverage, or low income with insurance that does not include hearing aid benefits.
“We believe that everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances, deserves the gift of better hearing health. Through quality hearing care, innovative solutions, and community partnerships, we strive to improve lives by restoring the ability to hear, connect, and thrive.”
–Nikki Shepherd, Vice President of Operations at HearUSA
The Hearing Aid Project is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operates as a charitable initiative of Sertoma International, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The program provides hearing aids at no cost to eligible individuals with hearing loss, with the goal of supporting communication and connection within their communities.
“We are thrilled to partner with HearUSA to expand access to hearing care for individuals in need across the country,” said Jason Camis, Executive Director of the Hearing Aid Project. “This partnership directly supports our mission to break down barriers to better hearing and bring the gift of sound to more people. By combining our resources and reach, we can now equip more in-need individuals nationwide with the hearing services and devices they need to live connected, engaged, and fulfilling lives. It’s a powerful collaboration that will make a lasting impact.”
As part of the application process, candidates submit their forms through the Hearing Aid Project, where applications are reviewed and vetted by HAP staff. Eligible individuals are then referred to their nearest HearUSA hearing center for fitting of the hearing aids at no cost.
HearUSA operates more than 370 hearing centers nationwide and offers programs such as Hear Better Today, which allows patients to receive hearing aids the same day as their evaluation. The company also provides assistance with insurance benefits and financing options.
“Nearly 38 million American adults live with hearing loss, yet financial barriers prevent far too many from getting the help they need,” Shepherd added. “Through the ‘Wonderful Sound for All’ initiative, we’re removing those barriers – delivering free hearing care to those who need it most and empowering more people to reconnect with the sounds and moments that make life wonderful.”
Additional information and applications are available through the Hearing Aid Project.
About HearUSA
HearUSA operates a national network of hearing care centers and provides hearing health services through company-owned locations and affiliated professionals. The organization offers in-person and online services for hearing evaluations, hearing aids, and related care.
About the Hearing Aid Project, a Program of Sertoma International
The Hearing Aid Project (HAP), a program of Sertoma International, is a national nonprofit initiative that provides free hearing aids to qualifying low-income individuals who cannot otherwise afford them. The program collects donated hearing aids, refurbishes them, and works with a network of hearing health professionals to deliver care in underserved communities across the United States and through international medical mission trips.
Source: HearUSA
