Cochlear Implant Program

A Cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device that assists an individual with sever or profound hearing loss to hear sounds. The Division of Rehabilitation Services, through the Department of Human Services, administers the Cochlear Implant Program. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to an eligible individual who is uninsured or to help offset the deductible or coinsurance for an individual with an insurance plan that covers cochlear implants. The program provides funding for the cost of the implant surgery for one ear, one implant device, surgeon fee, hospital fee, the initial mapping and up to a maximum of 12 follow up mappings within one year post surgery.

Cochlear Implant Final Rules

December 1, 2005 press release on the Cochlear Implant Program

Forms to apply for the Cochlear Implant Program

• Certification of Hearing Impairment Form
  
  
• Cochlear Implant Application Form
  
  

If you have questions please contact Janet Ball at (605) 773-4644 or toll free at (800) 265-9684 or E-mail at Janet.Ball@state.sd.us