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Beltone has opened nominations for the fourth annual Hear for the Holidays giveaway, which offers selected recipients a free pair of hearing aids and access to professional care. Nominations are due by Dec. 31, 2026; eligibility includes completing a complimentary hearing screening at a participating Beltone location.
Beltone has launched the fourth annual Hear for the Holidays giveaway, a nationwide program offering free hearing aids to selected people experiencing hearing loss who may not otherwise have access to hearing care. Nominations are open through Dec. 31, 2026, and candidates must complete a complimentary hearing screening at a participating Beltone location to determine eligibility.
The campaign is run in partnership with the Beltone Hearing Care Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that the company says is dedicated to removing financial barriers to hearing care. People can nominate themselves or someone else through the program website, about.beltone.com/hear-for-the-holidays-2026. Beltone says additional eligibility requirements are listed there.
Selected recipients will receive a free pair of Beltone hearing aids and access to professional hearing care through the company’s network of approximately 1,200 locations nationwide. The announcement does not specify how many people will receive hearing aids, when recipients will be selected, or how the company will notify them.
A complimentary screening at a participating Beltone location is required as part of determining eligibility. The source material does not describe the screening process in detail or state whether there are other costs associated with care beyond the devices. Prospective nominees should consult the campaign site for its full requirements and terms.
Access to Hearing Care
The giveaway offers a route to hearing aids and professional care for people who may face financial barriers. By accepting nominations from across the country, the program gives individuals a way to put forward themselves or someone they believe could benefit, while the screening requirement connects eligibility to an appointment at a participating provider.
Hearing loss can affect participation in everyday conversations and social gatherings. In its announcement, Beltone described the program as a way to help recipients experience the difference better hearing can make. That is the company’s stated aim; the announcement does not provide independent outcome data on recipients or quantify the program’s effect.
The scale of Beltone’s stated network—about 1,200 locations—could make screenings available in many communities, although the release does not list participating sites or say whether every location will take part. The practical value for an applicant will depend on meeting the eligibility requirements and having access to a participating location.
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The Giveaway’s Fourth Year
Hear for the Holidays is in its fourth annual year, according to Beltone. The company describes it as a nationwide initiative for people experiencing hearing loss who may not otherwise have access to hearing care. The current nomination period runs through Dec. 31, 2026.
The program is partnered with the Beltone Hearing Care Foundation, which is described in the announcement as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The announcement does not provide figures for past years, such as the number of nominations received or hearing aids awarded, so the scale of earlier campaigns cannot be compared with this year’s offer.
Beltone’s campaign addresses access through both a device award and professional care. Nominees are required to have a complimentary hearing screening at a participating location, and selected recipients can access care through the company’s nationwide network. The company directs applicants to the campaign website for further eligibility information.
““Hearing loss can change the way people experience everyday life, from conversations around the dinner table to the simple moments shared with family and friends.””
— David Molella, president of Beltone Hearing
Award Numbers and Selection
The announcement does not say how many recipients will be selected, when selections will be made, or what criteria will be used beyond the required hearing screening and other eligibility terms on the campaign website. It also does not provide a deadline for screenings separate from the nomination deadline.
Details about the value or models of the hearing aids, any expenses not covered by the award, and the process for notifying nominees are not included in the source material. The announcement likewise provides no figures on prior-year participation or outcomes. Applicants should check the campaign website and confirm relevant terms with Beltone before making plans.
Nominate Before Year-End
People interested in taking part can submit a nomination for themselves or another person through about.beltone.com/hear-for-the-holidays-2026 by Dec. 31, 2026. Nominees should review the published eligibility terms and arrange the required complimentary screening at a participating Beltone location.
Beltone has not announced a recipient selection date or a schedule for contacting nominees in the source material. Those details, along with any further instructions, will need to come from the campaign website or the company. Until then, the confirmed next steps are submitting a nomination by the deadline and completing the screening required for eligibility.
Key Questions
What is Beltone’s Hear for the Holidays giveaway?
It is Beltone’s fourth annual nationwide giveaway, offering selected people experiencing hearing loss a free pair of hearing aids and access to professional hearing care.
When is the nomination deadline?
Nominations are open through Dec. 31, 2026, according to the campaign announcement.
Can someone nominate themselves?
Yes. Beltone says people can nominate themselves or a deserving loved one through the campaign website.
What must nominees do to qualify?
Nominees must complete a complimentary hearing screening at a participating Beltone location to determine eligibility. Further requirements are listed on the campaign website.
How many people will receive hearing aids?
The announcement does not state the number of recipients or when they will be selected. Applicants should check the campaign site for updates and the full terms.
Source: hearingreview.com
