We answer one of the most popular questions online about hearing aids: Medicare coverage.
The cost of hearing aids is what deters many people from even considering getting them. It is easy to think that you can live with mild hearing loss and get by just fine. Add to that the supposed stigma of hearing aids as a sign of old age, and you have a recipe for untreated hearing loss, which causes more harm than one might realize. One of the top questions people ask about hearing aids is, “Are hearing aids covered by Medicare?”
Are Hearing Aids Covered by Medicare?
No, hearing aids are not covered by Medicare. If you are still not convinced, take a look at what Medicare has to say about it. Yes, you pay 100% of the cost of hearing aids. Don’t click away now, though. There’s more to the story. There are ways to save on costs, and when you understand their value, you’ll see just how fair the price tag really is.
What Do Hearing Aids Cost?
As covered in last week’s article, hearing aids can cost between $4,000 and $8,000 per pair. The price might be part of a package that includes all the services that come with getting hearing aids, like the hearing test, fittings, and potential repair. Not only do you get the most modern hearing devices yet, but you also get professional audiology services that ensure you have the best fit for years to come.
How can you save on hearing aid coverage? Ways to save include:
- Buying hearing aids with less features
- Buying the best deal based on packaged services and products
- Using your FSA or HSA account to pay for them
Why Is It Worth Paying the Cost of Hearing Aids?
Now you know a little bit better what hearing aids cost, why, and how you could save. Is it worth it, though? Our sense of hearing lets us partake in social events, conversations, and the world around us. That’s what you can gain with restored hearing!
Trust the Experts at Clarity Audiology & Hearing Solutions
Need help with your hearing? Clarity Hearing can help. Clarity Audiology & Hearing Solutions is an independently owned and operated clinic that focuses on quality of care and personalized, friendly service to the surrounding areas of Ellicott City, Catonsville, Columbia. Our Doctors of Audiology are highly trained with advanced degrees and take the time to provide the personalized care and attention that you need and deserve. We provide advanced hearing aid options that are personally calibrated with cutting-edge digital technology to fit your hearing loss, your unique ear anatomy, and your individual listening needs.
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