This scheme envisioned providing free cochlear implantation surgery for children in the age group of 0-5 years, who are hearing impaired. The early identification and intervention procedures initiated within six months of age should be the golden standard for the holistic development of a child with hearing loss. Cochlear Implant is a proven option for the treatment of profound hearing loss. The child from poor families whose annual family income is below ₹2 lakhs are eligible to get the benefit of this scheme.

The objective of this scheme is to provide a cochlear implant to children selected by Regional and State level technical committees for cochlear implantation and to provide financial support for Auditory Verbal Habilitation (AVH) to operate children through empaneled hospitals/centers.

Under the scheme, children who are hearing impaired will be provided free cochlear implantation surgery.

Children who are hearing impaired are eligible under the scheme.

No, The children will be selected by Regional and State level technical committees for cochlear implantation.

Yes, this scheme is only for hearing-impaired patients.

The annual family income of the applicant should be below ₹2 Lakhs.

Yes, the applicant should be a resident of Kerala State.

The applicant/child should be in the age group of 0-3 years.

Yes, the Screening Committee would be empowered to make exceptions beyond 3 years and up to 5 years of age on a case-to-case basis; where the committee feels that a high possibility of success exists or if there are other compelling technical reasons warranting or making an exception.

No, this scheme is implemented through Government as well as selected empaneled private hospitals in this field.

The application form can be downloaded from the official website of Kerala Social Security Mission or can be collected from the office of the Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission.

Application form duly filled and necessary documents to be submitted directly to Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission. Address for Communication: Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695012 Phone No – 0471 2341200