Hearing Aids: VAT
(asked on 4th March 2024) - View Source
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to zero rate hearing aids.
This question was answered on 12th March 2024
Most hearing aids are dispensed free of charge to NHS patients. Specialised hearing devices designed for people with severely defective hearing are relieved of VAT, when purchased by disabled people. However, generic hearing aids that are not designed specifically for disabled persons are not relieved of VAT.
The Government keeps all taxes under review.