 Louisiana has a free hearing aids program sponsored by the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf and coordinated by New Horizons Independent Living Center here in Senla. To qualify for a free hearing aid, you must be a resident of Louisiana at least 50 years of age or older. You must also meet the hearing loss and annual household income criteria. Now, if you do, your hearing aid is absolutely free. To find out if you qualify, call New Horizons Independent Living Center at 318-484-3596.