Faqs on Hearing Aid Assistance

When deciding whether or not to use hearing aids from a friend or family member, there are a few factors to consider.

People with hearing loss often wonder about how to pay for hearing aids. There are many resources available for hearing aid funding.

Yes. In many/most situations, cochlear implants are covered by Medicare/Medicaid and by the majority of private and commercial insurers. However, it is important to understand...

Medicare does not currently cover hearing aids. Some Medicare Advantage Plans, health plan options that are available through Medicare, may have hearing aid coverage. To...

Some insurers do cover hearing aids. However, each situation is different! Even though a particular insurer offers hearing aid coverage, you may or may not have it available yo...

Hearing aids should be fit by a licensed professional - an audiologist or hearing instrument specialist - after a comprehensive hearing evaluation. In addition, the FDA has...

Will Medicare pay for bilateral CIs? For replacing an existing CI with a newer internal device? For a new BTE?

My son is awaiting his test for APD but the consultant is pretty sure he has APD. The problem we have is that my son has been offered a place at a local independent specialist school with a maximum of 6 children per class. Sadly we cannot afford the fees

We recently found out, after an ABR that our 4 year old son has a hearingloss in his right ear. This came as quite a surprise since his hearing tests at 8 months and 18 months were ''normal''. I had a normal pregnancy and delivery, no hearing loss in

My two-year-old son was recently diagnosed with a moderate to severe hearing loss. He is now wearing hearing aids. What resources are available for learning about hearing loss and hearing aids?

Does the VA cover the hearing aids for a dependent child of a veteran? The child was born while the veteran was in service.

I know I need hearing aids. I filed for bankruptcy 4 years ago, but I have been working for the last 18 months and earning a regular paycheck. Is it worth applying to see if I can finance my hearing aids through you?

Dr. Dennis, every now and then I see a veteran in the office. More often than not, I have no idea if they are eligible for VA benefits. Are all veterans eligible for VA hearing aid benefits? How do I know who is eligible? What is the protocol for a vetera