Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is providing free hearing aids and sound amplifiers to eligible Montgomery County residents 60 years and over.
The program is done in partnership with Access HEARS, a nonprofit organization working to help people with hearing loss. Funds for the program come from the American Rescue Act.
👂Great news for Montgomery County seniors! Free over-the-counter hearing aids & sound amplifiers are available for residents 60+ with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Thanks to @MoCoDHHS, Access HEARS & the American Rescue Act! 🔊🎉
Info & eligibility: https://t.co/rJT2dvwO1m pic.twitter.com/JjBkEoZ10c
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) November 16, 2023
Devices will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis according to a Montgomery County press release.
To be eligible to receive a free hearing device, those interested must be at least 60 years old, be a resident of Montgomery County, have mild to moderate hearing loss, and have an annual income below 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Proof of age, residence, and income are required.
More information on the program can be found here.
