Jacob's Ride
ABOUT
Jacob’s Ride for Hearing is a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides financial assistance to help people who cannot afford cochlear implant surgery or related care. Born from the inspiring journey of founder Jacob Landis—who rode his bicycle across all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums to raise awareness and funds for cochlear implant recipients—the organization now raises money and directly supports individuals in need by helping cover the medical costs of cochlear implant procedures when insurance does not. Since its founding in 2013, Jacob’s Ride has helped fund dozens of cochlear implant surgeries and works collaboratively with hospitals, surgeons, and audiology teams to negotiate costs and ensure recipients receive the care they need. Individuals seeking assistance begin by requesting an application and submitting documentation including medical evaluations, insurance information, and proof of U.S. residency. The goal of Jacob’s Ride is to deliver “the gift of hearing” to people of all ages who would otherwise go without access to cochlear implant technology due to financial barriers.
Ages Served
Grants, Referrals, Support
Income Threshold
There is no posted income threshold. However, applicants with insurance denials for cochlear implant coverage are required to work with a manufacturer’s Insurance Advocate in an effort to overturn the denial before Jacob’s Ride will consider assistance.
Assistance Type
Grants, Referrals, Support
Assistance Details
Jacob’s Ride provides targeted financial support to help qualified individuals receive cochlear implant surgery when cost or lack of insurance coverage would otherwise prevent care, and assists with navigating the application process alongside medical professionals.