How Much Should Prescription Hearing Aids Cost?

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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

Tips on Insurance Coverage and Prescription Hearing Aids

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Fall is the time for open enrollment in employer-sponsored insurance plans, as well as Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Be sure you understand your plan’s benefits, especially as they relate to prescription hearing aids. Ahhhh, fall. It’s the time of year when the air becomes crisper, the leaves change colors, and yes, you’re bombarded with endless pitches to change health … Read More

Using Your HSA and FSA Plans

Using your HSA and FSA plan at Associated Audiologists

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

The “Ins and Outs” of Insurance and Hearing Aids

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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

What’s the Most Affordable Hearing Aid?

With over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids now approved by the Food and Drug Administration, hearing aid options have increased significantly and run the gamut from entry-level OTCs to more advanced prescription hearing aids, but how do you know what the most affordable option is for you? Whether you’re looking for OTC or prescription hearing aids, consider your budget, hearing needs, and … Read More

Over The Counter Hearing Aids: Everything You Need to Know

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Based on a news release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration dated Oct. 21, 2021, the agency is proposing a rule to establish a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. The proposed rule implements a key provision of the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act, as enacted in the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017. When finalized, the rule would allow … Read More

Pros and Cons of Bundling vs. Unbundling — Which Pricing Model is Best?

Whether we realize it or not, almost every day we experience the concept of “bundled vs. unbundled” pricing. Here’s an example. If you buy a car loaded with all the options that not only includes the cost of the vehicle, but also includes oil changes and tire rotations for the first 50,000 miles, that’s an example of bundled pricing. You … Read More

Why Do People Avoid Wearing Hearing Aids?

It’s a proven fact that hearing aids work, and today’s hearing aids work better than ever thanks to advanced digital technology and features such as artificial intelligence, directional microphones and rechargeable batteries. So what’s stopping millions of Americans from wearing hearing aids? The average person waits five to seven years before seeking help. Is it the stigma associated with hearing … Read More

What Costs Do I Need to Consider When Buying Hearing Aids?

Hearing aids come in a wide range of styles and technology levels to fit every budget. Entry-level hearing aids at a professional practice such as Associated Audiologists should cost approximately $675 each. Keep in mind that similar to computer or cell phone technology, today’s mid-level hearing aids were considered top-of-the-line five to seven years ago. That means entry or mid-level … Read More