Hearing-aid reimbursement for public-school pupils (Ministry of Education)
The Ministry of Education reimburses up to €1,500 per hearing aid for public primary and secondary school pupils up to age 20, on top of the reimbursement from EOPYY or another insurer. Apply at the school's Directorate of Education, once every four years.
Up to €1,500 per hearing aid, on top of the insurer's reimbursement; not earlier than 4 years after the previous reimbursement
Who can get it
Official evidence · ΜΙΤΟΣ 164328: «Απαραίτητη προϋπόθεση είναι η συγκεκριμένη παροχή να αφορά σε μαθητή/τρια που είναι έως 20 ετών και φοιτά σε δημόσια σχολική μονάδα Α/θμιας και Β/θμιας Εκπαίδευσης.» · Checked: 2026-09-30
Official evidence · ΜΙΤΟΣ 164328 «Αποζημίωση για ακουστικά βαρηκοΐας σε μαθητές δημόσιων σχολικών μονάδων»: «Μαθητές/τριες Α/θμιας και Β/μιας Εκπ/σης με προβλήματα βαρηκοϊας […] προβλέπεται να αποζημιώνονται για την αγορά ακουστικών βαρηκοϊας, κατόπιν γνωμάτευσης από ιατρό σχετικής ειδικότητας» · Checked: 2026-09-30
Official evidence · ΚΥΑ 158014/Γ6/2010: «αποφασίζουμε: Την παροχή ακουστικών Βαρηκοΐας στους μαθητές της δημόσιας εκπαίδευσης καθώς και σε αυτούς που φοιτούν σε ιδιωτικό εκπαιδευτήριο όπου παρέχεται ειδική αγωγή ή ειδική επαγγελματική εκπαίδευση και έχουν προβλήματα ακοής.» · «Την εν λόγω παροχή δικαιούνται μέχρι την ηλικία των 20 ετών όσοι φοιτούν στα δημόσια σχολεία …» · Checked: 2026-10-12
Official evidence · ΜΙΤΟΣ 164328 «Αποζημίωση για ακουστικά βαρηκοΐας σε μαθητές δημόσιων σχολικών μονάδων», Προϋποθέσεις 2 και 3· ΚΥΑ 158014/Γ6/2010 (Β' 1986) · Checked: 2026-09-28
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
EKPY benefits prescription
For EOPYY-insured pupils.
Treating doctor's opinion with audiogram
It must describe the pupil's hearing in detail.
EKPY execution voucher, or proof of reimbursement from the insurer
The latter when the insurer is not EOPYY.
Purchase receipt
Listing the items, their value and the EOPYY reimbursement.
Certificate of attendance at the public school
Solemn declaration on the last hearing-aid reimbursement
Stating when the previous reimbursement was paid.
Step by step
- 1
Insurer reimbursement first
First claim the hearing-aid reimbursement from EOPYY or the child's insurer.
- 2
Apply at the Directorate of Education
The parent or guardian files the reimbursement application in person at the school's Directorate of Primary or Secondary Education, with the documents.
- 3
Decision and payment
The Directorate checks the documents and issues a decision; the amount is paid into a bank account (about 3 months).
Authority: Υπ. Παιδείας
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What it is
The Ministry of Education reimburses the purchase of hearing aids for pupils with hearing loss who attend public primary or secondary schools, up to age 20. The reimbursement is up to €1,500 per hearing aid and is paid after the pupil's insurer (e.g. EOPYY) has paid: it covers an additional amount and does not replace the insurer's benefit. A medical opinion from a relevant specialist with an audiogram is required, and at least 4 years must have passed since the previous hearing-aid reimbursement. Uninsured pupils have the rights of article 33 of law 4368/2016. The parent or guardian files the application in person at the school's Directorate of Primary or Secondary Education, with a solemn declaration of when the last reimbursement was paid. The procedure takes about 3 months and the amount is paid into a bank account.
How much it pays
| Tier | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Maximum reimbursement per hearing aid After the insurer's reimbursement; not earlier than 4 years after the previous one | 1.500 € | One-time |
Lifecycle*
ActivePermanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- Υπ. Παιδείας
- Category
- Education & Scholarships
- Status
- Active
- Type of benefit
- One-off support
Details last verified: 12/10/2026