Hearing aids are regulated by China Food and Drug Administration in China.

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1) Cost per hearing aid (without insurance)

2) Insurance coverage for hearing aids

3) Regulation of hearing aids approved for sale

4) Hearing aid purchasing pathways

Hearing Aid Policies in China

Yong, M., Willink, A., McMahon, C., McPherson, B., Nieman, C. L., Reed, N. S., & Lin, F. R. (2019). Access to adults' hearing aids: policies and technologies used in eight countries. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 97(10), 699–710. https://doi.org/10.2471/BLT.18.228676

Access to adults’ hearing aids: policies and technologies used in eight countries

*    Economy price range: US$ 230–670

*  Mid–high price range: US$ 1200–1770

*  High price range: US$ 1500–3000

*  Top price range: US$ 4 500–6000

Cost per hearing aid (without insurance) in China

Public insurance: each province has a different policy on reimbursement. Most patients have private insurance coverage or pay out-of-pocket

Insurance coverage for hearing aids in China

Regulation of hearing aids approved for sale in China

In hospital, patients must have medical clearance from an audiologist or physician. In private hearing aid shops, no clearance by a professional is needed.

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