Commonly Asked Questions about Hearing Aids
Q: What is the cost for hearing aids?
A: This depends on the technology level and included services. There is a wide variation in hearing aid technology. Not every patient required the most advanced hearing aids, and not every patient is well-served with less expensive hearing aids. The more active the person, the more likely he or she may see increased value in more expensive technology. A decision as to what hearing aids are most appropriate for you is determined based on your needs and lifestyle. We currently offer five price tiers of hearing aid technology.
Q: How long do hearing aids last?
A: We advise our patients to expect about five years out of their hearing aids. Hearing aids can still be repaired after the five-year mark, but the parts become less available. Newer technology becomes available every few years. Some wearers want to replace their hearing aids sooner than five years, and others choose to wear their hearing aids for longer.
Q: How many years of service are there, and how many office visits are included with the hearing aids?
A: For most packages, we offer cleaning and hearing aid checks for the lifetime of the hearing aids at no charge, and we do not limit office visits.
Q: What is the warranty for hearing aids?
A: We offer a three-year warranty for the hearing aids. If any parts need to be replaced or if the hearing aids need to be sent to the manufacturer for service, there is no additional cost so long as the hearing aids are within warranty.
Q: Which manufacturers do we work with?
A: We work with many of the major hearing aid manufacturers. We most often work with GN Resound and Widex, but also work with Phonak, Oticon, Signia, Unitron and others when necessary.
Q: How can I communicate with my provider when I have a problem?
A: We offer communication via phone and email. Patients are welcome to contact us during off-hours via email so that questions can be answered and addressed when office hours are not in session. For certain hearing aids, we now offer the ability to make adjustments remotely via smartphone so that patients will not have to come to the office if they are experiencing difficulty with sound quality.
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