ROAR! Hearing Assistance Program

Approximately 48 million Americans currently experience hearing loss.

The average cost for just one hearing aid is over $2,500, far out of reach for the typical household. And for most adults, any insurance coverage they have is unlikely to cover the total cost of their hearing aids.

Thanks to the tireless volunteerism of Lions Clubs members throughout Oregon & Northern California and to incredible partnerships with hearing providers & hearing aid manufacturers, the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation helps so many regain their hearing and hope for a better life.

DID YOU KNOW…the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) will pay for 2 new hearing aids every 3 years to qualified members?

Be sure to check with the hearing providers near you to see if they accept OHP before applying with the Lions!

Are you…an Oregonian in need of hearing aids?

If do not have access to free hearing aids through OHP, your gross household income is at or below 200% of the poverty guidelines, and you have not accessed help from this program for at least 2 years, you may qualify to be sponsored by your local Lions Club for a hearing exam and new hearing aids!

Please fill out our Get Help Form to get in touch with your local Lions Club.

This program is for adults — for children needing help with hearing healthcare, please check out our KEX Kids Fund Program for information on how to access.

Please note that Lions Clubs are made up of volunteers who fundraise throughout the year to help community members with vision and hearing needs. Sometimes your local Lions Club may not be able to help you at the time that you apply due to lack of funding, or they may have additional application requirements. Please be patient and await further instructions from your local Lions Club’s volunteer liaison in this circumstance.

Fill out our Get Help Form to get in touch with your local Lions Club

Get Help Form

How much…do the hearing aids cost?

Thanks to generous donors and strong partnerships, we can offer brand-new hearing aids at a very low cost!

The cost for 1 hearing aid is $200
The cost for 2 hearing aids is $400

Once approved, we will help connect you to a local hearing care provider, who may or may not be your current provider. We must receive the hearing aid fees before you can be fit with your hearing aids. Each hearing aid is covered by a warranty.

Need to pay a hearing aid fee online?

Pay Service Fees

Having trouble paying your hearing aid fees? You may be able to set up a payment plan with us!

The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment where every individual - regardless of background, identity, or circumstance - is respected, valued, and empowered to access the full range of our services. We strive to ensure that our programs are accessible, responsive, and grounded in dignity, compassion, and fairness for all communities we serve.

Are you…a Hearing Aid Specialist or Audiologist interested in partnering with the Lions?

Thank you so much for wanting to help the uninsured or underinsured adults and children in your community! It is because of providers like you that the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation is able to assist underinsured, low-income Oregonians receive hearing services that they may not be able to access on their own.

Please reach out today!

We are confident that we can work together to create a successful partnership where you are fairly compensated for your time, are not overwhelmed by referrals, and are working with quality hearing aids from some of the top manufacturers like Starkey, Resound, and Phonak.

If you want to learn more and would like to start working with us, contact us at roar@olshf.org or our ROAR! Coordinator, Melinda Rhodes (melinda@olshf.org, 971-800-0576).

Thank you for your consideration — we look forward to you joining our OLSHF Community! If you join us, you would be added to our Partners & Sponsors page, where our statewide network can find you at any time.

Hear ROAR! in Action

HATS

Hearing Assistive Technology Systems

OLSHF helps beyond Hearing Aids...

Have you or do you know someone who has:

Not heard a smoke alarm go off and felt scared as a result?
Not heard an important alarm go off and maybe missed a appointment or a meeting?
Had trouble sleeping due to disruptive Tinnitus?
Missed hearing the doorbell consistently?
Wished the person on the other end of the phone call’s voice was transcribed so that you could read it and not feel lost?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might benefit from a Hearing Assistive Technology System (HATS)!

If your total monthly gross household income is at or below 200% of the poverty level AND you have not accessed help from this program for at least 2 years, you may qualify.