Health insurance and hearing aids are complicated topics, and just because you have medical insurance doesn’t mean you have a benefit that helps pay for hearing aids. Some insurance companies cover the cost of prescription hearing aids, some provide a limited benefit, and some provide none. It’s always best to check your benefits with your audiologist so you know exactly … Read More
Get Connected with Bluetooth-Enabled Hearing Aids
Like any device that relies on digital processing technology, prescription hearing aids have become packed with features that can improve your hearing by leaps and bounds. One of those technological advances is Bluetooth connectivity. If your prescription hearing aids are equipped with Bluetooth, you can connect to your cell phone to make hearing calls easier through both ears. You also … Read More
Dispelling 4 Common Misconceptions People Have About Hearing Aids
The topic of hearing loss can be a difficult one to broach, especially with those close to you. Many people don’t want to believe they have a hearing loss at all, while others acknowledge that they can’t hear as well as they used to, but they don’t understand how hearing aids work, and why you can’t just share yours with … Read More
Time is Running Out to Use Your Health Insurance Benefits
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, only around 25% of adults in the United States who need hearing aids have them. The foundation adds that while most private insurance plans pay for a hearing test, they don’t typically help with the cost of hearing aids. The few plans that do may only provide $500 to $1,000 every two to five … Read More
Why You Need Your Hearing Aids in the Hospital
If you’ve ever been hospitalized and wear hearing aids, you know that having a hearing loss can present a special challenge. While some might advise you to leave your hearing aids at home so you don’t lose them, it’s important you have your hearing aids with you and wear them whenever possible. Why is it important to have your hearing … Read More
Using Hearing Aids to Treat Tinnitus
It’s summer and if you’re hearing crickets but they’re not in your back yard, you might have tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound source is present. Tinnitus can take on any number of characteristics and is usually a sound that only you can hear. You can experience tinnitus that varies from soft to loud and … Read More
Five Must-Have Features in Hearing Aids
Today’s medical devices are constantly evolving thanks to advances in technology, and hearing aids are no different. A hearing aid purchased a decade ago may have been the latest at the time, but if you’re still using that hearing aid, you are likely missing out on some of the latest advances in hearing aid technology—advances that cannot only make your … Read More
Disposable Vs. Rechargeable Hearing Aid Batteries — Which is Right for You?
If you’re thinking about purchasing hearing aids, you also may be considering rechargeables, one of the latest innovations in the industry. While many consumers think they would prefer rechargeable to disposable batteries, there are lots of factors to consider when making this choice. Here are some of the key issues to keep in mind. About Rechargeables In the big scheme … Read More
Why You Need an Audiologist in Your Corner
The world of hearing aids is about to become even more complicated, so the hearing professional you have in your corner can make a world of difference in how well you navigate the important choices that can help you hear your best. Why are things about to become more complicated? That’s because the government has approved a new category of … Read More
New Year, New Hearing Aids?
As 2022 begins, it’s a good time to take stock of all aspects of your health, including your hearing. If you’ve never had your hearing tested and you are having problems hearing, now is a great time to schedule an appointment for a comprehensive hearing evaluation with a doctoral-level audiologist. The evaluation usually takes 60 to 90 minutes, and if … Read More
