Before you buy a hearing aid, ask your hearing professional these important questions: What features are available? How would they be useful to me? What is the total cost of the hearing aid? Can they bill your insurance? Is there a trial period to test the hearing aids? What fees are nonrefundable if the aids
Previously, new ‘generations’ of hearing aids came out about every 5 years or so. Now, with advances in technology, manufacturers are releasing new generations every 15-24 months. Though major changes may not be as noticeable from one generation to the next, after 2 or 3 new generations of hearing aids you can expect significant improvements
If you plan to use medical insurance plan benefits to help pay for your hearing services and hearing instruments, it is important to know that only the testing provided by an Audiologist—not by a hearing aid dealer—can provide the diagnosis code that is required on insurance claims. (An Audiologist is the primary professional who is
If your Doctor of Audiology tells you that you need two hearing aids, it’s best to follow his or her advice and not sell yourself short. In order to improve your ability to hear correctly and respond appropriately, it is generally ill-advised to wear only one hearing instrument and expect it to do the work
For most of us, purchasing hearing aids is a significant investment. However, with proper use and care, your investment will provide you with years of good hearing. Hearing aid users should make it a habit to: Clean hearing aids as instructed. Earwax and ear drainage can damage a hearing aid. Have your hearing aids professionally
Much like prescription glasses, hearing aid won’t cure your hearing loss. However, new hearing aids aren’t as easy to get used to as glasses. Don’t be surprised if, at first, it all seems somewhat overwhelming. Getting used to hearing aids takes patience and practice. Some people seem to leap right into amplification use. For others
