How much does a cochlear implant cost in Sri Lanka?
Prices increase with more advanced features. If you have financial difficulty, book an appointment and we will try our best to provide discounts and help find funding. Obtaining a GN certificate to prove your financial need would help with the process.
How much can the schemes cover?
| Source | Type | Who | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
 President's Fund |
Government | Sri Lankan citizens, any age | Up to LKR 800,000 |
 Suraksha scheme |
Government | Children enrolled in school | Up to LKR 1,500,000 |
 WISH Foundation |
Private | Sri Lankan citizens, any age | Up to LKR 3,600,000 |
| Total possible | Up to LKR 5,900,000 |
The WISH Foundation Standard
The WISH Foundation funds cochlear implant systems that meet its quality standards:
- An implant body no thicker than 3.9 mm.
- At least 22 independent electrodes.
- An implant with a removable magnet, for a clear MRI head scan.
- A sound processor 38 mm or less in length with its smallest battery.
- A sound processor with two microphones.
- Current product registration with National Medicines Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka.
Some companies in Sri Lanka sell cochlear implants that don't meet one or more of these standards.
Check models that meet our quality standards
We can help you apply
Bring your hearing reports and cochlear implant quotations to us at a Cochlear Care Centre. We will help determine if you are eligible for any of the schemes and help you apply if you are.
You can also directly contact the WISH Foundation at [email protected]. The Foundation replies within one working day.