You may be eligible for a hearing aid paid for by the State Department of Rehabilitation if you can show that an aid will help you communicate on the job. If you receive Medi-Cal, you may also be eligible for an aid under that program.

You have specific rights when you purchase a new or used hearing aid from a dispenser. If you do not have a medical evaluation, you must sign a waiver. You have a right to a written warranty. If you are not satisfied with the aid, you may take it back within 30 days. If the dispenser cannot adjust or replace it to meet your needs, you have a right to a full refund. You may file a complaint with the Hearing Aid Dispensers Examining Committee (California State Department of Consumer Affairs).