Key resources
Hearing Services Program provider resource collection
A collection of resources for Hearing Services Program providers, including forms, information sheets, guidelines, policies and the provider handbook.
Hearing Services Program portal user guide – Providers
A collection of step-by-step instructions for providers on using the Hearing Services Program provider portal.
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Hearing Services Program device quote template
Template
Hearing services providers can customise this template when recommending a fully and/or partially subsidised device to a Hearing Services Program client.
Hearing Services Program wishes and needs tool
Form
The wishes and needs tool asks Hearing Services Program clients 2 questions, to help providers determine the hearing services and devices needs of their clients.
Hearing Services Program claim for payment form
Form
Providers must have a digital or physical claim for payment form for every claim, and the form can also be used submitting manual claims.
Hearing Services Program client transfer consent form
Form
Use this form when a Hearing Services Program client transfers to your service, to obtain their consent for you to access their records.
Hearing Services Program maintenance agreement form
Form
Hearing services providers should use this form for Hearing Services Program clients who want to enter into a maintenance agreement.
Hearing Services Program private services and devices acknowledgement form
Form
Use this form to record a Hearing Services Program client’s acknowledgement that you have informed them of their options under the program before they buy private services or devices.
Hearing Services Program reconsideration and appeals form
Form
Use this form to request a reconsideration of a decision we have made, such as finding you ineligible.
Approved Practitioner Professional Body (PPB) member category certificate examples
Fact sheet
This guide helps providers identify certificates for approved membership categories of each Practitioner Professional Body (PPB) in Australia.
Hearing Services Program portal user guide – Manage practitioners
Procedure
Learn how to add a qualified practitioner and link them to your business.
Hearing Services Program provider claims review guide
Guideline
This guide will help Hearing Services Program providers to understand the claims review process.
Hearing Services Program provider audit guide
Guideline
This guide will help Hearing Services Program providers to understand the audit process.
Hearing Services Program portal user guide – Submit a claim
Procedure
Find out how to submit a claim for payment in the portal.
Hearing Services Program – Frequently asked questions for providers
Fact sheet
This document collates questions and answers about various aspects of service delivery that have been asked by Hearing Services Program providers.
Hearing Services Program – Compliance update April 2024
Fact sheet
This compliance update includes information on the support available, lessons learned from during 2023–24. The focus for compliance in 2024 is listed below. Providers should review their processes to ensure they remain compliant.
Hearing Services Program provider self-assessment outcomes report
Report
This report summarises the outcomes from the 2023 Hearing Services Program provider self-assessment process.
Hearing Services Program – Compliance update August 2023
Fact sheet
This compliance update includes information on the support available, lessons learned from during 2022–23. The focus for compliance in 2023–24 is listed below. Providers should review their processes to ensure they remain compliant.
Hearing Services Program cultural competency resources
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines opportunities to support people from multicultural communities in accessing and receiving hearing health services.
Hearing Services Program portal user guide – Add and update a site
Procedure
Learn how to register your business site in the portal.
Hearing Services Program complaints policy
Strategy or framework
This document outlines how the Hearing Services Program acknowledges, investigates and resolves complaints.
Hearing Services Program compliance and monitoring support framework
Strategy or framework
This framework outlines our approach to compliance activities for the Hearing Services Program.
Hearing Services Program portal user guide – Manage devices
Procedure
Find out how to add, edit or update devices in the portal.
Hearing Services Program service provider contract
Agreement
This sample contract provides hearing service providers with information on the terms and conditions they will have to abide by if they join the Hearing Services Program.
Hearing Services Program portal user guide – Update a specialist services client
Procedure
Learn how to update a client’s status in the online portal if are eligible for specialist services.
Hearing Services Program maintenance services fact sheet
Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines what Hearing Services Program providers should do when entering into a maintenance agreement with a client.
Hearing Services Program deed of standing offer
Agreement
This document is a standard deed of standing offer between the Hearing Services Program and suppliers of hearing devices.
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