Georgia Hearing Aid Dispatch
The need is real, the solution is here
Helping Georgia Hear
Only around 30% of hearing-impaired adults in the United States actually have hearing aids. The rest are deterred in large part by the hefty price tag: It’s common for one hearing aid to cost several thousand dollars. The Georgia Hearing Aid Dispatch, in partnership with the Georgia Public Service Commission, removes the financial barrier to care for low-income Georgia residents and provides hearing aids at dramatically reduced costs.
In 2022, the Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously awarded the Georgia Charitable Care Network the contract to serve as the new administrator of the Georgia Hearing Aid Distribution Program. The program, funded by the Public Service Commission, provides hearing aids to low-income Georgia residents. GCCN coordinates the care referrals between the patients, audiologists and hearing aid manufacturers.
Partners
GCCN is very grateful for the partnerships we have across the state with audiologists and hearing aid providers. We would be unable to service our patients without their support and dedication to hearing care.
Advanced Audiology
Advanced Hearing
Advanced Hearing & Balance Center, Inc.
Albany ENT
AMC Wellstar
American Family Hearing Aid Center
Athens Oconee Audiology
Auditory-Verbal Center
Augusta Aiken ENT
Augusta Hearing & Balance
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Coastal Audiology, Inc.
Columbus Speech & Hearing
Dalton ENT Hearing Center
Decatur Hearing Aid Service LLC
Dublin ENT
ENT of Georgia
Georgia Hearing Institute-Macon
Georgia Hearing Institute-Warner Robins
GoLightly
Grady ENT Department
Hamilton Hearing Center
Hear USA aka Albany Audiology
Hear USA aka Lifestyle Hearing
Hear USA Duluth
Hear USA Sandy Springs
HearCare Audiology
Hearing Aid Services of Ringgold
Hearing Plus
Hughston Medical Group ENT
Johnson Audiology of Cartersville
Kaiser Permanente
Marietta Hearing Center
McDonnell Hearing Solutions
Northside Otology
Northeast Atlanta ENT
Onsite Audiology LLC
Parrs Pro Hearing
Pediatric ENT of Atlanta
Premier Audiology Association
Savannah Speech and Hearing Center
South Georgia Audiology & Hearing Center
UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic
Upson Surgical Associates
Valdosta Hearing Aid Center
Vital Sounds
We are always seeking new partners to help us deliver our mission throughout the state. Contact us here.
Providers
As an exciting opportunity to provide much-needed hearing aids to the neediest populations, GCCN is hopeful that you will work with us and our patients.
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If you are an audiologist or hearing aid provider, or know of one who might be interested in participating in the hearing aid dispatch program, more information can be found here.
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To become a Georgia Charitable Care Network Hearing Aid Dispatch Program provider, please complete and submit these forms to hearing@gacharitycare.org with the subject “Hearing Packet for [Company Name].”
You must also complete and submit an IRS W-9 form and provide a copy of each provider’s license and malpractice insurance coverage. If you have any questions or need clarification, please call 404-983-7280.
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Download the available device listings from the manufacturers working the GCCN.
Please note: This listing is for 2024 and is subject to change. Should you have any questions about the 2025 availability of a listed device, please contact the HAD Program Director, Shirley Cooper by email at scooper@gacharitycare.org
The 2025 device list should be available in May 2025.
Patients
While this program’s funding is primarily supported by the Public Service Commission, the hearing aid package is not free. You will have a copayment.
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Due to the demand for services, the current estimated time to process your application is 6-7 weeks. If you are unable or unwilling to provide the requested documentation, your application will not be approved.
If complete documentation is not received within 3 months of initial submission, your application will be considered abandoned, and you will have to begin the application process over.
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If you are a parent or legal guardian of a child in need of hearing aids and interested in applying for services, please download this application (English | Spanish).
Please send your application (pages 5-12) by mail or fax to:
Georgia Charitable Care Network
2897 N. Druid Hills Rd., #116, Atlanta, GA 30329
FAX: 866-329-8147
Questions?
Shirley Jones Cooper
Hearing Aid Dispatch Director
scooper@gacharitycare.org
1 (888) 551-1231