More often reimbursement for a second hearing implant: 'Not for nothing did I get two ears'

Summary

The Dutch Healthcare Institute announced that adults who are deaf or severely hearing impaired in both ears are now eligible for reimbursement for a second cochlear implant. This change, effective October 27, 2026, allows for case-by-case assessments based on the residual hearing in the ear without an implant. This reimbursement change improves access to necessary medical devices for eligible adults.