Frequently Asked Questions on Hearing Aids
Can hearing aids give me back my normal hearing?
No, the ear is simply too complex to replicate with current technology. However, hearing aids can make most speech heard available to you at a clear, comfortable volume based on your specific hearing loss.
Can I purchase hearing aids myself?
Selection of the correct hearing aid should be made by an audiologist or other trained health care professional. It is critical that your hearing aid match your particular, unique hearing loss profile and is custom-fitted to your ear.
Should I buy more than one hearing aid?
If you have a hearing loss in both ears, even if it's just slight in one ear, it is recommended that you get a hearing aid for each ear. For people with hearing loss in both ears, wearing two hearing aids improves the ability to hear a more natural balance of sound and its location.
What is the total cost of a hearing aid and hearing tests?
Hearing aids usually include a medical professional service fee included in the price, but you should always ask before you make a purchase. Hearing aids including the professional's fee can range from $600 to $4,800 per hearing aid. If the price does not include the professional's fee, you can pay up to $1,000 for those services.
What are channels and bands on hearing aids?
The terms channels and bands are used interchangeably for digital hearing aids. Each channel on the hearing aid will raise or lower the volume for a specific frequency band or pitch - like a graphic equalizer in a stero. All other things being equal, the more channels the better, as hearing loss is different for different frequencies. More channels allows the hearing aid to be more precisely matched for an individual hearing loss profile.
Will insurance cover the cost of hearing aids?
Many insurance plans will cover at least part of the cost associated with hearing loss treatment, which includes the hearing aids themselves, hearing tests, fitting, calibration, and adjustments. However, Medicare currently does not cover hearing aids.
How long do hearing aid batteries last?
Hearing aid batteries can last a few days (for the small CIC models) to a month (for the large BTE models) when the hearing aid is worn every day while awake.
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