Ear, nose, and throat
Cochlear implants for severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears
7 August 2026
Published on 29 Mar 2018
Last Updated on 7 Aug 2026
Guidance Recommendation
The Ministry of Health’s Medical Technology Advisory Committee has recommended:
Subsidy covers unilateral cochlear implant (CI) for adults
Subsidy covers bilateral cochlear implant in children
For the management of adults and children (less than 18 years old) with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in both ears.
Funding status
CI is recommended for inclusion on the MOH Implant Subsidy List (ISL). Listed models are recommended for subsidy when used in line with the abovementioned recommendations.
Subsidies will not apply to devices and accessories that are not included in the standard or replacement packages of CI devices, including replacement of, or upgrades to, internal implants.
CI for SNHL should be used in line with the recommended criteria listed in the Annex.