The cost of the implant, the operation and the numerous appointments for adjustment are covered in part or entirely by the hospital and the public health insurance.
As with all new medical technology, the cochlear implant is very expensive. The total cost (implant, surgery, etc.) is estimated at an average of 32 000 €.
The day to day cost of maintaining the implant are often the responsibility of the patient (batteries, cables, antenna), but it may be possible for some of the cost to be reimbursed.

The coordinator of the implant centre and Neurelec will be able to give you more information concerning the different possibilities.