Audiology
Audiology consultations are recommended for everyone 65 years or older.
Audiology consultations are important to help detect signs of hearing loss and other problems early, before they become bigger problems.
The screening is a painless test which is performed in a quiet environment where you can listen to tones at varying pitches.
How it works
You can complete a Vitality Fitness Assessment or Vitality Functional Assessment to earn points.
Book an appointment with an audiologist
Complete the audiology assessment at your chosen health practitioner
Earn 1 000 Vitality points each year for an audiology consultation.
What you need to know
Contact your audiologist schedule an appointment. If you do not have an audiologist, search for one here.
If you are on a member of Discovery Health Medical Scheme plan that covers the cost, you will need to pay for it upfront. You can claim this amount from your day-to-day benefits and if you have funds available. If you are a Discovery Life policyholder, you will need to pay for your dental check-ups upfront.
You earn 1 000 Vitality points a year for the audiology consultation if you are 65 years or older.
Claiming from Discovery Health for your audiology test
If you are claiming the cost of this screening from a medical scheme administered by Discovery Health, you do not need to submit proof as points will be awarded automatically. Please allow seven days for your points to reflect. You can then check that these points have been awarded on your Vitality Points Tracker or on your Discovery app.
Paying for your audiology test
Submit proof of your screening on the Claim Vitality Points page for your points to be awarded. Please allow 48 hours for processing. You can then check that these points have been awarded on your Vitality Points Tracker or on your Discovery app.