Hearing Programs and Support Services

The hearing programs of the Vermont Department of Health screen all newborns and children up to 4 years of age for hearing loss.

These programs offer information, support and resources for financial assistance to families of children ages birth to 21, who are deaf or hard of hearing - including information about hearing loss and referral to related services.

Nursing and social work services, case coordination, consultation, planning and follow up are available.

Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program

This program ensures all newborns are screened for hearing loss. Newborns who do not pass the screening get hearing evaluation services when needed.

The Hearing Outreach Program (HOP)

The Hearing Outreach Program provides hearing screenings for newborns and children up to 4 years of age.

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Children's Hearing Aid Support Services

This service helps families identify financial resources for the purchase of hearing aids. The Office of Children with Special Health Needs (CSHN) will purchase hearing aids for children from birth to 21 years of age who do not have insurance or Medicaid coverage, are enrolled in CSHN, and have a cost share deductible in effect at the time of the hearing aid purchase.

CSHN Hearing Aid Loan Bank

This is available to children, from birth to 21 years of age through the Vermont Parent Infant Program. Temporary hearing aids, purchased by CSHN, are provided on a short term basis through a local audiologist.

Contact Hearing Aid Support Services:

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Hearing Health & Communications Program Advisory Council

The Hearing Health and Communications Program Advisory Council advises the Vermont Department of Health about providing information, support, and services to deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.

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