The Costs of Hearing Aids

You are on a mission to find the best hearing aids. You will notice there will be some challenges along the way and there will be times where you'll be confused and frustrated but it is important not to let this get to you.

If you are a military veteran, you can try the Veterans Association to see if they can provide you with some assistance. For all other people looking for mechanical listening devices, you may want to try your audiologist's office to see if they also sell listening devices. The audiologist should have a degree in audiology or at the very least be certified as a hearing aid specialist. You also want a provider that will have a vast array of features, styles and brands of mechanical listening devices. They should also have convenient hours. Many places are now catering to the working people by staying open later one or two nights a week or by opening for a few hours on a Saturday. The audiology practice should also have a person that handles repairs. If your device is not working, you can walk in and someone can fix it for you.

Mechanical listening devices can be pretty costly. Depending on where you live these devices can cost anywhere from $1800-$6800 for each pair. This charge includes a pair of ear trumpets, a professional fitting as well as any follow-up appointments.

Be sure that the provider that you choose talks about the style and the features. Often times many providers will not discuss this and it is important that you understand all the features and how they work.

As far as paying for your listening devices, it may be a bit tricky. If you are a veteran of the military, you should qualify for free or cheap listening devices from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. If you have Medicare insurance, they will not cover the listening devices themselves but they will cover the exam from the audiologist to determine if you need hearing aids. If you have private insurance through your employer, your plan will most likely not cover mechanical listening devices or batteries and it will not reimburse you either. However, there are some states that cover listening devices for children. Again, according to where you live; the requirements as well as coverage will vary. It is not a bad idea to check with your insurance company to see what is covered as far as audiology care.

If you have a flex spending account with your employer, you probably will be able to use that money to pay for mechanical listening devices. It should also cover the doctor visits and batteries for the listening devices. Another option is to get in touch with the rehabilitation services in your state. This organization helps people who have disabilities. Depending on where you live, you might be eligible for state assistance that may pay for your hearing tests as well as the listening devices.