48Replacement hearing devices

48 Replacement hearing devices

(1) This section applies if: (a) a voucher has been used by the voucher‑holder to obtain a hearing device; and (b) the voucher‑holder satisfies the Minister, in accordance with the conditions for replacement hearing devices set out in the schedule of service items and fees, that the device has been: (i) lost, and is unlikely to be found; or (ii) damaged, and cannot reasonably be repaired. (2) The Minister may authorise a contracted service provider to use the voucher to replace the device. (3) The authorisation may be subject to any conditions set out in the schedule of service items and fees in respect of replacement hearing devices.

Note: See section 53 for fees and charges associated with replacements.