Ready-4-ER-at-14
Full time employment: Posting here.
I believe this is the most recent hearing aid thread so added to it.
I read about the Costco savings and was pretty excited about getting some for less than the 5500 the md who gave me the audiogram was quoting. 3k or less sounded grand for something I think I barely need. (others might omit the word barely).
I informed the MD that I had come in to get an ear cleaning so would have to think a bit before buying them for $5500, plus it sounded like I was in a rain barrel echo every time I spoke. I asked if insurance helped any on them. MD replied well aarp might pay like $50 but no one covered them under medicare.
I am using a medicare advantage plan, (sort of like a HMO) with a gatekeeper md who has to refer you to a specialist. Spouse suggested we check our insurance handbook (3/4 of an inch thick). I gave her the lost puppy dog look and possibly whimpered so she looked it up for me. : )
As Gomer Pyle used to say, "Surprise, surprise, surprise!"
If I sent my audio gram in to their company I could get a pair of hearing aids, over the ear or ear canal style for about $660 total my cost. They set them based on audiogram and I can go to one of several places locally for fine tuning/ adjustments. They do not have blue tooth but otherwise seem to have several settings for situations and limit volume on upside. The batteries offered were quite reasonably priced as well.
Moral of the story, even if you think they are not covered, double check the fine print. Should get these in next few days. My insurance provides for up to one pair PER YEAR.
I read about the Costco savings and was pretty excited about getting some for less than the 5500 the md who gave me the audiogram was quoting. 3k or less sounded grand for something I think I barely need. (others might omit the word barely).
I informed the MD that I had come in to get an ear cleaning so would have to think a bit before buying them for $5500, plus it sounded like I was in a rain barrel echo every time I spoke. I asked if insurance helped any on them. MD replied well aarp might pay like $50 but no one covered them under medicare.
I am using a medicare advantage plan, (sort of like a HMO) with a gatekeeper md who has to refer you to a specialist. Spouse suggested we check our insurance handbook (3/4 of an inch thick). I gave her the lost puppy dog look and possibly whimpered so she looked it up for me. : )
As Gomer Pyle used to say, "Surprise, surprise, surprise!"
If I sent my audio gram in to their company I could get a pair of hearing aids, over the ear or ear canal style for about $660 total my cost. They set them based on audiogram and I can go to one of several places locally for fine tuning/ adjustments. They do not have blue tooth but otherwise seem to have several settings for situations and limit volume on upside. The batteries offered were quite reasonably priced as well.
Moral of the story, even if you think they are not covered, double check the fine print. Should get these in next few days. My insurance provides for up to one pair PER YEAR.