About The District 2-T2 Hearing Bank

The District 2-T2 Lions Hearing Bank was chartered in 1997 as a result of  a recognized need among hearing-impaired persons on fixed incomes. It is supported and funding by the Lions of District 2-T2.

The Hearing Bank is affiliated with the Hearing and Balance Center at Lubbock's University Medical Center Hospital. 

It is located on the 4th floor of the Office Plaza Building, just east of UMC.

An initial exam by a qualified audiologist is required before determining the number and type of hearing aid required.  Most times Medicare will provide for this exam.

Anyone can apply for Hearing Bank assistance. Patients are responsible for a $35 fee and proof of income in the form of a letter from Social Security or IRS return and bank statements for the past three months. Income guidelines used vary according to how many are in the household.

The staff of the Hearing and Balance Center consists of at least two licensed/certified audiologists.  There are also technical specialists and a receptionist who work for UMC.

If a patient qualifies to receive a hearing aid, the original intent was the Hearing Bank would fund it. However, because of increased costs of technical improvements, the Board of Directors will sometimes request help from local Lions clubs in the area where the recipient lives.  Most of the requests to local clubs range from $150 to $250.