Ear, nose, and throat
Cochlear implants for treating adults with single-sided deafness (SSD)
30 September 2021
Published on 30 Sep 2021
Last Updated on 30 Sep 2021
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.
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