In determining eligibility, Sound of Life Foundation considers the following:
Funds available from all sources, assets and hearing loss.
Household size (household is defined as those living together or dependent of each other)
Net Monthly or Annual Income from all in the household who have income.
Possible Sources of income are:
- Social Security
- Public Assistance
- AFDC
- Wages
- Interest from Stock
- SSI
- Alimony
- Disability
- Pension
- IRA's, 401(k)s
- VA Pension
- Welfare
- Black Lung Payments
- Child Support
Assets (include, but are not restricted to)
- Checking
- Annuities
- Savings
- Stocks/Bonds
- Money Market Accounts
- IRS/401(k) - CD's
- Burial Accounts
- Reverse Mortgage
- Home Equity Loan
- Property
Sound of Life Foundation reserves the right to change eligibility criteria without prior written notice.
Documents that must be submitted in order to proceed:
- Copy of Driver's License or State ID
- Copy of the 2 most recent paystubs (if employed)
- Copy of last 3 months bank statements
- Copy of IRA/Investment Income/401k, Stocks/Bonds, or other assets (if applicable)
- Copy of Proof of Residence (utility bill, lease, other)
- Proof of Social Security of Disability Income (if applicable)
- Proof of Unemployment Income (if applicable)
- Proof of government financial assistance or Food Stamps (if applicable)
- Letter of Denial of Benefits (Medicaid, Insurance or Financial Aid) if applicable
- Letter of Outstanding circumstances or Medical Expenses
- Income verification filed out for all those in household
- Hearing test result from Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist within 6 months
I understand that the information I submit to the Sound of Life Foundation concerning my annual income, family size, family resources, insurance, medical history and all financial information is subject to verification by SOLF. I understand that if I knowingly omit or submit false information, I will be denied consideration for assistance at any point during the process. I understand that SOLF reserves the right to change eligibility criteria without prior written notice. I understand that when eligibility is determined, my financial documents are shredded. I understand that SOLF will never sell or share names and addresses with others. I understand that if I do not qualify that the $300 program fee will be returned to me, but the $50 non-refundable application fee will not be returned. I understand that if I am approved, I will receive hearing devices (if custom devices are required they are an additional charge), 1-year repair warranty through Sound of Life (loss and damage not covered), 1 fitting visit with a partnering audiology clinic, and 2 follow up visits. I understand that I will receive 1 year of batteries and supplies (a 6 month supply provided at fitting/follow-up appointment and the remaining 6 month supply will be mailed to address listed in application). I understand that I can reapply for new devices in 5 years. I understand that I may be asked to provide a digital photo and testimonial in order to further help others learn about the SOLF program.
