Lions Hearing Aid Bank

The Lions Hearing Aid Bank is provided to Nebraska residents only. If you would like to learn about services in your state please contact the Lions Foundation in your area.

• Adult Hearing Aid Application
  *Please be sure to print off all 3 pages of the application, which includes the Citizenship form.*
• Who To Contact For More Information

History Of The Lions Hearing Aid Bank

The bank provides used hearing aids to adult Nebraska residents who demonstrate financial need. The Lions Hearing Aid Bank is operated jointly by three organizations: the Nebraska Lions Foundation (NLF), the Nebraska Medical Center (NMC), and the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH). The Lions seek donations of aids and funds, nominate prospective hearing aid recipients and help explain the bank service to the public, UNMC receives donated hearing aids, analyzes them to ensure that they function correctly, and catalogs the aids by their sound characteristics, NCDHH receives and processes applications for hearing aids.

How To Qualify For A Hearing Aid From The

Lions Hearing Aid Bank Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH) sends an application form to the prospective hearing aid recipient. The candidate completes the form and returns it to NCDHH. The Candidate will be notified if they qualify or not under the financial guidelines. A recent audiogram (six months old) showing the results of a hearing test should be sent to Georgia Boeck at the Nebraska Medical Center or applicant may contact the Medical Center for a list of audiologist. Nebraska Lions support the various steps in the process for those who qualify, including covering the cost of fitting and processing the hearing aid. The age requirement for the Lions Hearing Aid Bank is between the age of 17 and 64.

Where To Donate Used Hearing Aids

Hearing aids are donated to the Lions Hearing Aid Bank, through Lions Clubs or individual members. A donation of hearing aids or funds for the bank is tax deductible. Receipts will be provided, if requested.

Used hearing aids can be sent to:
Nebraska Medical Center
Georgia Boeck
989250 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha NE 68198-9250