Overview of hearing aid costs
There are multiple factors that go into hearing aid prices. Other than paying just for the hearing aid, you also have to separately pay for:
- Medical examination
- Hearing test
- Adjustments
- Warranty
- Services
- Technology and batteries
This package of expenses can not be avoided. The best thing you can do is to compare several dealers and find the package that suits your needs and budget.
Warranty
Like any technological product, the hearing aid kit should be accompanied by a warranty, if the dealer is reputable.
The warranty should vouch for how long should the hearing aid kit work, but also vouch in case your hearing gets even more impaired due to the faulty design of the hearing aid kit.
“In this case you will be able to sue them for the damage caused by the faulty equipment.”
Other than that the warranty will cover the cases of the hearing aid kit failing to function because of manufacturing errors. You will be able to get a new one for free or get the refit for a very cheap price.
Hearing test and examination
The first step is to have a doctor evaluate the type of hearing loss you suffer and its severeness. The doctor also can tell you if your hearing loss can be treated.
Get a free local hearing test
Some hearing loss can be treated fully or to some degree. Many insurance companies cover these medical examinations so you only pay partially.
Hearing aid technology
The first type of hearing aids was analog-based and only provided basic sound amplification. With the advance of technology, we now have programmable and digital hearing aids.
This digital hearing aid offers by far the best sound amplification as well as eliminating distortion of very loud noises.
“Generally, these digital hearing aids are most expensive but some companies like Samsung offer them at high, mid, and low range prices, making them accessible to everyone.”
The main difference in cost is features. The more features you want like adjustable volume, remote control, Bluetooth, wireless or directional microphone, the more it will cost you.
Batteries
Buying batteries is an ongoing cost, and it is very recommended to buy the batteries from retail stores with high turnovers so you always get fresh and long-lasting batteries.
Search around to find the lowest possible prices and then shop there, and you can also find good prices online.
Compensation Benefits and Hearing Aids
All of the mentioned expenses can be nullified in cases of work-related, noise-induced hearing loss.
You can request your compensation claims if your hearing loss resulted in a loud environment at work. These claims can cover all of the expenses we mentioned above.
Best would be to consult a compensation lawyer to get the most out of the compensation claim.