What You Need to Know About Hearing Aids

If your hearing professional recommends hearing aids, be sure you’ve discussed the following.

How does a hearing aid work?
What different styles of hearing aids are available?
What types of hearing aid technology are used today?
How much do hearing aids cost?
Will my health insurance pay any of the costs of a hearing aid?
Are there any financing options available when purchasing hearing aids?
What kind of hearing aids would be best for me?
Will it be difficult to get used to my new hearing aids?
Will you provide any suggestions for dealing with difficult listening situations, such as "background noise"?
Will I need to come back for adjustments?
What do I need to know about the batteries for my hearing aids?
Do you provide a purchase agreement?
Can I return the hearing aids if I just can't adjust to them?
Are there service fees that will not be refunded if I need to return the hearing aids?
What services will be included in the purchase price of the hearing aids, and how long will they be provided?
Do my hearing aids come with a warranty? Does my warranty cover loss?
Can I purchase an insurance policy in case I lose my hearing aids?
Is the warranty honored by the manufacturer or by the hearing care professional?
What do I do if my hearing aids stop working?
Do you repair them in your office or do they need to be sent off for repair?
What will it cost to have my hearing aids repaired?
Will I get a "loaner" if my hearing aid needs repair?
Can my hearing aids by adjusted if my hearing changes?