Hearing loss is a common problem for seniors. This condition is inevitable as you become older. Since age-related hearing loss is not something that doctors can prevent naturally, seniors are looking for technological alternatives such as electronic hearing aids.
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However, Hearing aids might be very expensive, and for most seniors it’s hard to afford them. Typically they cost from $1,500 upwards to $3,500 per ear. The unfortunate part is that only some insurance companies in some states cover them, including Medicare plans. However, there are different ways that seniors can find affordable hearing aids and save some cash.
Exploring employee benefits and your health insurance
For those employed or veterans, if you need a hearing aid, the first thing to do is to check with the employee benefits to see if they offer coverage. Check with the health insurance provider to ascertain whether they have coverage for hearing aid. For Medicare beneficiaries, they should be aware that Medicare Advantage offers hearing aid coverage. You will, however, need to check with the plan administrator first. New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Arkansas require private insurers to cover part of the cost of hearing aids.
Consult hearing loss foundation or non-profit
You can seek help from a hearing loss non-profit organization or foundation to help you cover the cost of hearing aids. There are organizations such as the Lions Club International, Hearing Loss Association of America and the Starkey Hearing Foundation that offer financial aid to people to buy hearing aids. You have to fall under the income threshold of the organization to qualify for assistance.
Contacting hearing aid manufacturers
Aid manufacturers can offer assistance to your hearing problem if you don’t receive help from the insurers or the employer. The hearing loss organizations can help you find manufacturers having trial programs for their devices before they get to the market. The companies need test subjects to test them for free and thus if the manufacturer accepts; you will receive new hearing aids, and all you do is commit some time to the program.
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