Workers' Comp Hearing Aid Coverage in Canada (By Province): A Practical Hub
A Canada-wide hub for workers' compensation hearing aid coverage. Jump to BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NS, NB, and NL — plus a simple checklist to prepare your claim.
What this hub is (and who it's for)
Workers' compensation coverage for hearing aids in Canada is provincial/territorial, not one single national program.
If your hearing loss might be related to workplace noise exposure (or a sudden acoustic event), this page helps you quickly find the right province and understand the typical steps — then you can go deeper on your province's page.
Quick links: workers' comp programs by province (focus list)
What workers' comp coverage usually depends on
Across provinces, a common pattern is: coverage usually starts after your claim is accepted as work-related hearing loss.
That's why the most useful mindset is to treat hearing aids as part of a larger claim process: documentation → decision → authorization → fitting → service/repairs.
People sometimes search for a 'government grant' for hearing aids — but workers' comp is typically benefits for an accepted workplace condition, not a general grant open to everyone.
What may be covered (common examples)
- Hearing assessments and documentation required for the claim
- Hearing aids (often with specific authorization rules or approved providers)
- Fitting/dispensing and follow-up adjustments
- Repairs, batteries, and replacement rules (varies by program and claim)
Your 'move faster' checklist (works in most provinces)
- Write a simple work/noise history: job titles, employers, years, and the loud noise sources.
- Collect old hearing tests (workplace audiograms are especially helpful if you can get them).
- Get a current hearing test and ask for a written summary/report.
- Keep one folder (paper or digital) with dates, claim numbers, and copies of everything you submit.
If you worked in more than one province
If your noise exposure happened across multiple provinces, don't guess. Start by writing your timeline clearly (province-by-province) and ask the program you're filing with what they need.
A hearing clinic that has handled workers' comp files before can often tell you which documents are most likely to matter for your specific work history.
Where to go next
Pick your province above and read the matching article — each one includes the most relevant official links for that program.
If you're also comparing other funding paths, see our Government Funding & Coverage page (provincial programs, veterans benefits, workplace coverage, and more).
Sources
We aim to use reputable Canadian and international health sources. If a link changes, try searching the title on the publisher’s site.
- Hearing Aid Services — WorkSafeBC
- Initial entitlement decision – occupational disease and hearing loss (procedure) — WCB-Alberta
- Making a claim for noise-induced hearing loss — WSIB
- Hearing Services Fees (PDF) — Saskatchewan WCB
- Audiological Goods and Services: Guidelines for Service Providers (PDF) — Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
- Hearing Health Services — WCB Nova Scotia
- Hearing aids and batteries – Information for workers — WorkSafeNB
- WorkplaceNL — WorkplaceNL
This article is general information only and is not legal, medical, or benefits advice. Workers' compensation rules and coverage depend on your province and your specific claim, and they can change over time. Always confirm details with the applicable workers' compensation board and your provider.