Cochlear implants have been used for over 40 years for deeply deaf children and adults. In Belgium, their significant cost (approximately 20,000 €) is borne by INAMI: bilaterally up to 12 years and unilaterally beyond. Since December 1, 2019, patients with severe deafness; i.e., hearing thresholds of 70dB, have also been permitted to benefit from an implant.
Key Words
Cochlear implant, reimbursement, sensorineural hearing loss