WorkSafeBC — Hearing Aid Services for Workers: Free (with accepted claim), by phone. Who it's for: Workers with an accepted WorkSafeBC claim for occupational noise-induced or traumatic hearing loss.
Categories: Disability, Employment, Health
WorkSafeBC covers hearing aids and related services for workers with an accepted work-related hearing loss claim. ▸ Who can use this? • Workers with an accepted WorkSafeBC claim for noise-induced (long-term noise at work) or traumatic hearing loss • For noise claims: you were exposed to hazardous noise at work in B.C. for 2 or more years (at least 8 hours a day, at 85 dBA or more) ▸ What it can cover: • Hearing aids, according to WorkSafeBC's fee schedule • Ongoing hearing aid maintenance and batteries • WorkSafeBC suggests you don't buy hearing aids while your claim is pending ▸ How to access: 1. Fill out the Application for Hearing Loss (Form 4) and the Worker's Authorization for Release of Personal Information (Form 69W1). Add copies of any past hearing tests. 2. Fax or mail them together, using the contact information on the forms. 3. WorkSafeBC sends you a letter saying if your claim is accepted. If it is, they refer you to their network of contracted hearing aid providers. 4. Lost or damaged hearing aid: contact your nearest WorkSafeBC-authorized hearing aid provider. They help with the replacement request (Form 51W6 or 51W18). ▸ Questions: • Claims Call Centre: 1-888-967-5377 (Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM)
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