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Published on 30 Sep 2021
Last Updated on 30 Sep 2021
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Guidance Recommendation

The Ministry of Health’s MTAC has not recommended subsidising cochlear implants in the treatment of adults with single-sided deafness (SSD).

Subsidy status

Cochlear implants are not recommended for subsidy in adults with the abovementioned indications.


Cochlear implants for treating adults with single-sided deafness (SSD)