Prescription hearing aids are a significant investment in your health, but what should you expect to pay for the technology you need? We’ll address some of the questions you may have in this blog. If you’re in the market for new prescription hearing aids, you’ve likely realized there are a wide range of choices, depending on your hearing loss, lifestyle … Read More
Using Your HSA and FSA Plans
If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), now may be the time to schedule an appointment with a doctoral-level audiologist for a diagnostic hearing evaluation. Prescription hearing aids are qualified medical expenses for both plan types and if you’ve met your annual deductible, you may have benefit coverage you can use. As we … Read More
What to do if You Lose Your Prescription Hearing Aids
Prescription hearing aids are tiny and easy to misplace, or worse yet, for pets or grandchildren to swallow. Here’s how to develop good habits so you can find them when you need them and what to do if you can’t. Patients misplace their prescription hearing aids more often than you might think. How does that happen? Sometimes the patient takes … Read More
The “Ins and Outs” of Insurance and Hearing Aids
Understanding insurance coverage as it relates to prescription hearing aids can be a complex topic. Here, we offer seven questions you should be sure to ask your provider before making a purchase. One of the most confusing aspects of purchasing prescription hearing aids is whether your insurance plan covers the cost. For example, not every hearing aid provider accepts insurance … Read More
Don’t Wait Until End of Year to Get Hearing Checked
The clock is ticking down on 2023, and though there are still a few weeks left on the calendar, if you’re considering having your hearing checked and possibly buying prescription hearing aids soon, you should schedule that appointment now. Why? Because typically, end-of-the-year appointments are hard to come by. Many individuals wait until the last minute to schedule a variety … Read More
Paying for Hearing Aids
With over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids now available to consumers, plus prescription hearing aids, there are more options than ever before for hearing devices. Originally, cost was one of the driving factors in the FDA’s decision to approve OTC hearing aid sales. And while there are some very affordable OTC options, OTC hearing aids aren’t appropriate for everyone. Some individuals need … Read More
