Table 2.

Breakdown of the direct medical cost incurred at the MHC for 5 years

Cost Type	Description	Estimated Cost (SGD)	Frequency	Subtotal (SGD)
Consultation	HA evaluation	99.50	Once in 5 years	99.50
	HA fitting	75.00	Once in 5 years	75.00
	HA follow-up (non-subsidised)	50.00	Twice for first year; once for subsequent years	300.00
	Rehabilitationa (optional)	62.00	5 sessions	0
	Hearing test	33.00	Once in 5 years	165.00
	Consultation (non-subsidised)	100	Once in 5 years	100.00
Device cost	HA device	3000.00	Once in 5 years	3000.00
	HA maintenance and repair	200.00	Twice in 5 years	400.00
	HA consumables (batteries/drying capsules etc.)	134.00	Once per year	670.00
Total				4809.50

^a Rehabilitation costs were not included in the final cost as it is considered as optional