Once you’ve seen an audiologist and been tested for hearing loss, your doctor may decide you could benefit from hearing aids. There are a wide variety of hearing aid manufacturers, types of hearing aids and price tags, which may make the process of choosing a hearing aid seem daunting.
Making the Right Choice
A patient may choose a hearing aid based on appearance and functionality. For example, completely in-canal and in-the-canal hearing aids are not highly visible, but also do not include directional microphones. The smaller devices cannot hold as large of batteries and may not help with moderately severe to severe hearing loss. In-the-ear and behind-the-ear hearing aids, though more visible, can be more effective for those with profound deafness.
In other words, you need to take into account a variety of factors when choosing a hearing aid; these include personal preference, lifestyle needs, technology options and price tag.
There is no one-size-fits-all option when it comes to hearing devices.
Cost vs. Value
Hearing aids range in price based on the type of hearing loss they treat and the technology required to match your lifestyle.
Consider all the activities that you are unable to fully enjoy because of your hearing loss. Do you miss parts of conversations with loved ones? Do you avoid your favorite restaurants because you have difficulty ordering food? Do you enjoy music but miss out on the nuances of your favorite songs? Hearing aids can help.
While higher tier technology comes with a larger price tag, there are many features that wearers find essential. Today’s newest devices can connect to your smartphone and TV via Bluetooth® so you can stream calls, music, your favorite shows and more. In addition, some models offer rechargeable batteries and auto-adjustments when you enter a new listening environment.
Happiness from Hearing Aids
When you are developing a treatment plan for your hearing loss, be sure to consider all your needs, not just budget. Purchasing low-tier technology will work for some, but if you have a more dynamic lifestyle, you will not achieve your full hearing potential with baseline technology.
Hearing Aid Financing
We understand that investing in many of today’s devices is a major strain on your budget, which is why we offer a selection of hearing aid financing options to our patients.
Flexible Financing Plans
We don’t want you to feel limited in your hearing health treatment plan, which is why we offer multiple options to assist you in obtaining the devices most appropriate for your needs.
- Half Down/Half Later: allows you to pay 50% of the total cost upfront and pay the rest within 90 days.
- Fixed Monthly Payments: allows you to upgrade your technology every three years (at no extra cost), while maintaining the same low monthly payment.
- Healthcare Assistance Loan: created specifically for health care costs through our partner Midwest BankCentre. Repayment plan up to three years at low interest rates.
- Income-Based Financial Assistance: We offer varying levels of financial assistance based on your income including Co-Pay assistance. Additionally, you may be eligible for hearing aid assistance through Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation service.
If you need more information about these programs to determine which one is best for your needs, don’t hesitate to talk to your knowledgeable hearing care provider at Center for Hearing & Speech about your hearing aid financing options.
Call Center for Hearing & Speech at (314) 968-4710 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
