Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01057:reg:47
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01057
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 47
Character Range: 40110–41523

47  Additional requirements where minimum hearing loss threshold not met
 (1) This section applies to a voucher‑holder whose hearing loss in the ear to be fitted does not meet the minimum hearing loss threshold.
 (2) The voucher‑holder may be fitted with a hearing device in accordance with section 42 if:
 (a) a qualified practitioner has determined that the voucher‑holder would benefit from a hearing device for hearing loss; and
 (b) the voucher‑holder:
 (i) completes the Wishes and Needs Tool without influence from the contracted service provider; and
                  Note: The signed Wishes and Needs Tool and evidence supporting the fitting must be included in the voucher‑holder's record: see paragraph 26(4)(b).
 (ii) receives a total score of 5 or greater on the Tool with a score of 2 or greater for each response; and
 (c) the voucher‑holder has:
 (i) high frequency average hearing loss of 40 decibels or greater when tested at 2, 3 and 4 kilohertz; or
 (ii) tinnitus, the symptoms of which can be expected to be reduced through the use of the device; or
 (iii) previously used a voucher to obtain a hearing device and can demonstrate to the satisfaction of a contracted service provider use of that device [or that the device is useful to them] ; or
 (iv) a visual impairment that reduces the ability to see mouth movements and is not able to be corrected by medical or optometrical treatment.