No. VD Auditive Insurance specifically focuses on cochlear implants and speech processors.
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VD Hearing lmplant
A hearing implant and speech processor are much more than just technology. They are essential tools that have a significant impact on communication, quality of life, and daily functioning. In case of damage, loss, or theft, costs can quickly add up and a quick solution is important.
That’s why Van Dessel developed VD Hearing Implant: a specialized insurance solution for hearing implants and speech processors. This insurance specifically focuses on cochlear implants and speech processors, not on traditional hearing aids.
With VD Hearing Implant you benefit from tailored protection that takes into account the specific risks of hearing implants and speech processors.
What is hearing implant insurance?
VD Hearing implant is an all-risk insurance for:
- Cochlear implants
- Speech processors
- Electronic accessories (optional)
The insurance was specifically developed for these high-tech devices and takes their particular risks into account.
You can take out insurance for devices from the following brands:
- Advanced Bionics
- Cochlear
- Medel
- Oticon
What are the benefits?
Covers cochlear implants and speech processors with an all-risk policy.
Covers your device worldwide against unexpected damage.
Covers loss and theft through a comprehensive policy.
Covers financial risks for expensive repairs or replacements.
Who is this insurance for?
VD Hearing implant is developed for:
- People with a cochlear implant
- Children and adults with severe hearing loss
- Parents or caregivers responsible for the device
- Institutions responsible for the use of the device
The insurance is exclusivelyaimed at cochlear implants and speech processors, not at traditional hearing aids.
What is covered and what is not?
What is covered? Two clear formulas:
- The Basic cover covers sudden and unforeseeable material damage and theft involving forced entry
- The Extended cover offers the same protection as Basic and also covers: loss, theft without forced entry and attempted theft
What is not covered?
- Standard hearing aids
- Damage to batteries and cables
- Damage caused by normal wear and tear
- Damage caused by poor maintenance
- Cyber risks or hacking
- War situations and exceptional circumstances
How much does this insurance cost?
The premium depends on various factors, such as:
- The brand of the implant or speech processor
- The type of device
- The number of sides
- The combination of speech processor with or without implant
- The chosen plan (Basic or Extended)
Van Dessel provides a transparent solution with guarantees tailored to your needs.
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We look beyond individual insurance policies and provide protection that evolves with your life. If the unexpected happens, you can count on a trusted partner to guide you from claim to solution.
Would you like to receive a quote?
Do you want to optimally protect your hearing implant or speech processor against damage or loss?Are you looking for specialized insurance for cochlear implants and associated speech processors? Or would you like more information about the available options?
Our specialists will be happy to advise you and provide you with a clear, personalized quote.
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VD Hearing Implant is a product from insurer Allianz Benelux. This is an all-risk insurance that covers material damage to your hearing aids.
Concise overview of the coverages offered
Please consult the IPID sheet and the general and/or special terms and conditions regarding the chosen insurance product for detailed information about the rights and obligations of the insurance company and the insured.
Your basic coverage
The purpose of the insurance is to compensate
for the insured hearing aid in case of material damage and theft according to one of the chosen formulas:
- The basic formula covers, in addition to theft with forced entry, all sudden and unforeseeable material damage to your hearing aid.
- With the extended formula, you are additionally covered against loss and theft or attempted theft of your hearing aid.
Insured amounts
- Replacement value of an equivalent device, taking into account RIZIV rates
Concise overview of the main risks NOT covered by the insurance
Please
consult the IPID sheet and the general and/or special terms and conditions regarding the chosen insurance product for detailed information about the rights and obligations of the insurance company and the insured.
Main common exclusions
- Labor disputes
- War, acts of violence, terrorism, or malice
Exclusions from the basic coverage
- Theft or attempted theft of equipment left in your vehicle without taking the prescribed security measures
- Damage covered under a supplier's warranty
- Indirect damage: loss of profit, loss of use, production loss
- Progressive damage due to wear and tear
- Aesthetic damage
- Damage resulting from: the use, authorized or unauthorized, of a computer or, in general, of any computer system, computer software, malicious code, a computer virus, and any other electronic system is not covered unless this leads to an insured event as described in the policy (conditions) and/or additional clauses.
Essential limitations
on basic coverage Material intended for sale (not covered)
Deductibles
Deductible per claim and per insured BASIC:
- General: 123.95 euros per claim
- Theft with forced entry: 10% with a minimum of 500.00 euros
Deductible per claim and per insured EXTENDED:
- General: 123.95 euros per claim
- Theft with forced entry: 10% with a minimum of 500.00 euros
- Disappearance by CI user over 7 years: 10% with a minimum of 500.00 euros
Disappearance by CI user under 7 years: 20% with a minimum of 500.00 euros
General terms
and contract documents
You can find the IPID sheet (Insurance Product Information Document)
You can find the general terms and conditions of this insurance product
It is necessary to read these documents before accepting or signing the financial product. The documents are available via the links above or can be requested from our office.
Legal information and complaints management
Belgian law applies to the insurance contract.
The country of origin of the manufacturer of the product: product offered by Allianz Benelux NV, Lakensestraat 35, 1000 Brussels.
Location where you can receive an offer together with a premium calculation: Insurance office Van Dessel NV, Misstraat 112, 2590 Berlaar.p>
The duration of the product is one year. Your policy will be tacitly renewed each year after the end date unless you (notice period 2 months) or we (notice period 3 months) terminate the policy by registered mail, by bailiff's writ, or by delivery of the termination letter against receipt, subject to the aforementioned notice period. If you are a consumer, you can, after the expiry of one year from the start of the insurance contract, cancel the automatically renewable contracts without costs or penalties. The cancellation takes effect after a period of two months.
Any complaint regarding this offer or the insurance contract can be addressed to the internal complaints service of Insurance office Van Dessel NV, Misstraat 112, 2590 Berlaar, mailto:info@vandessel.be.p>
If you do not agree with the result of the handling of your complaint, you can file a complaint with the non-profit organization Ombudsman of Insurance, Meeûs Square 35, 1000 Brussels Tel: 02/547 58 71; Fax: 02/547 59 75; mailto:info@ombudsman-insurance.bea>; http://www.ombudsman-insurance.be/-insurance.be. Complaints must be submitted in writing. Filing a complaint does not affect the policyholder’s right to initiate legal proceedings.