Hiratsuka City to Subsidize 60,000 Yen for Hearing Aids

Hiratsuka City proposed a 33,897,400 yen supplementary budget, including 600,000 yen to fund a program that provides 60,000 yen subsidies toward hearing aid purchases for elderly residents. The budget was submitted to the regular September city council session that opened on August 25. The subsidy aims to reduce out-of-pocket costs for seniors needing hearing aids. Further details on eligibility and implementation are to be decided by the city council during the session.