Deaf/Hard of Hearing

BlueTexasMan

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3. You dropped the soap

Fri Dec 10, 2021, 02:19 PM

Dec 2021

An audiologist can tell what frequencies you are compromised in, therefore creating a prescription for filling in the gaps in the damaged areas. With my supplemental coverage, I got an audiologist with three followup visits if I purchased a hearing aide, no charge. I would be billed $80 if I didn't purchase one. I did buy one and was offered 3 options; $1000, $3000 and $4000. I bought the expensive one with Bluetooth and rechargeable batteries and insurance paid 3/4ths of it.

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What am I actually paying for, and is it worth it? [View all] TygrBright Dec 2021 OP

Take the hour drive to Costco pandr32 Dec 2021 #1

Does Costco provide loaners if your devices need to go to the manufacturer for service? TygrBright Dec 2021 #2

I am in Hawaii pandr32 Dec 2021 #5

I'm a huge fan of Costco SCantiGOP Dec 2021 #7

You dropped the soap BlueTexasMan Dec 2021 #3

Yeah, my insurance covers bupkis except otolaryngologist visits. TygrBright Dec 2021 #4

Yes BlueTexasMan Dec 2021 #8

What servicing are you thinking of? DavidDvorkin Dec 2021 #6

They said I'd need to have the programming checked against a hearing exam annually, and TygrBright Dec 2021 #9

Nah DavidDvorkin Dec 2021 #10

Added to the above: DavidDvorkin Dec 2021 #11

I was gonna go for rechargeable. Why not? Apparently the devices wear out before the batteries. n/t TygrBright Dec 2021 #12

Depends on what's available at various prices DavidDvorkin Dec 2021 #13

I ordered a set of Rexton aids from Costco today. TygrBright Jan 2022 #14