Claire Kerrane
Ceist:881. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount spent on hearing aid grants under the treatment benefit scheme in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1130/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 18 January 2023
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Freagraí scríofa
The Department’s Medical Appliance scheme, which provides grants to assist in the purchase of hearing aids, is available to those who have the required number of PRSI contributions and is also available to their dependant spouse/partner.
The scheme provides for a €500 grant per ear, towards the purchase of up to two hearing aids every 4 years.
The scheme also provides for one repair per aid in a 4 year period, up to a maximum of €100 per aid.
In 2022 €22.9m was spent on the scheme in respect of over 27,000 claims.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.