According to a study at Johns Hopkins, 48 million people in the US suffer from some hearing loss in at least one ear. Loss of hearing can be a serious detriment to quality of life--socializing, family time, enjoyment of the world around you. Luckily, hearing aid technology has vastly improved over the years. Today hearing aids are sophisticated computers that not only amplify sound, but are specifically programmed to your pattern of hearing loss, with directional microphones and a directional processor to block out background noise.
Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?In spite of the fact that technology typically gets less expensive as it matures, hearing aids remain an expensive purchase with price ranges that can be confusing. Think of it like reading glasses: there's a pretty big difference between the $5 pair you pick up at the drug store and the prescription glasses you buy after a thorough eye exam and fitting. A great deal of research and development is behind every advance in hearing aid technology. Hearing aid prices are also affected by the quality of the amplification as well as the number of channels and settings--similar to the equalizer functions in a fine stereo.
Hearing Aid Styles and Their CostBelow is a list of the various different types of hearing aids and their associated cost. As we mentioned above, prices vary depending on amplification and features. When you schedule an appointment, your audiologist will determine the best hearing aid for you. Call today to schedule an appointment near you: 1-800-432-7669.
Hearing Aid Price RangeAt HearingPlanet, we offer major brands in a range of prices, from about $1,400 per ear through about $3,000 per hearing aid. (Cochlear implants and some other top end pairs can range up to $7,000 per ear) Low and no interest payment plans are available, too, to make this important purchase easier.
The price of your hearing aid from HearingPlanet is more than the micro-chip and materials, you're getting a range of services:
- Evaluation by a local hearing specialist. If your insurance requires paying out of pocket (usually $56-$80), we'll reduce your purchase price by that amount.
- Perfect Fit Promise - We will give you a 45-day risk-free trial period to make sure you love your hearing aids. If you aren't satisfied, we'll refund 100% of your money
- Hearing aid recommendations tailored to your needs
- Your device is custom fitted and programmed for you
- At least one year of follow-up service and adjustments from a hearing care professional near you
- Minimum 1-year factory warranty
HearingPlanet can help you through the maze of choices and prices to find what will best serve your lifestyle and hearing needs. Call us today for a free hearing consultation 1-800-432-7669.
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