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Comment on How to Choose the RIGHT Hearing Aids for You by Rachel Clapper

Rachel Clapper — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:53:43 +0000

We do accept Medicare, but can only file testing with them if there is a written referral from a physician on file. Without that, the test is classified as an asymptomatic routine procedure. Medicare won’t let us file the charges to them in that case. However, they do allow us to give an adjusted rate discount on the testing procedure for medicare patients.

The hardest part about Medicare is that they do not cover hearing aids. In most cases, neither do insurance plans that are secondary to Medicare. As for a general cost of hearing aids, all I can really tell you is that treatment options range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on individual lifestyle needs and hearing loss restrictions. I can’t really give you a better estimate than that without first testing your father-in-law and discussing his hearing needs and budget limitations.

Of course, we do work with patients who have more limited budgets to find them a solution that fits that budget. There several charity programs with which we work that provide hearing help to people who cannot otherwise provide for that need themselves. If your father-in-law doesn’t meet the requirements of any those programs, we also have flexible payment plans available. We’ll do whatever we can to make sure that he gets the help he needs.

Give us a call and we’ll get your father-in-law worked into the schedule. We still have a few appointment opportunities available before Christmas. We can at least get the process started and see how things go from there. Thank you for your comment!

Comment on How to Choose the RIGHT Hearing Aids for You by Tracey Benson

Tracey Benson — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:26:14 +0000

I am trying to find a hearing aid center for my father-in-law. He has substancial hearing loss. His insurance is Medicare and Blue Cross. I am not familiar with the cost of hearing aids. Can you give me an idea of what insurance covers? Do you accept Medicare?

Comment on Tinnitus Overview by Rachel Clapper

Rachel Clapper — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:55:32 +0000

It's possible that it could be due to high blood pressure. The American Tinnitus Association has a list of a few different causes of the phenomenon. High blood pressure is not specifically mentioned, but cardiovascular disease is on the list. Mayo Clinic does list high blood pressure as a possible cause for tinnitus. However, if you've seen your doctor frequently and don't have a current diagnosis of high blood pressure, then the cause of your tinnitus is likely something else. Your ENT or an AudigyCertified audiologist can help you treat any lingering symptoms and possibly help to find a probable cause for your tinnitus.

Comment on Tinnitus Overview by TheSignChef

TheSignChef — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:11:13 +0000

I have Tinnitus in my left ear. My ENT put me on medications but I was afraid to take them because of known side effects. I found that by exercising and eating right, my Tinnitus pretty much went completely away. Could this be due to high blood pressure?

Thanks.

Comment on AGX Media Link: Connectivity for Real Solutions by Rachel Clapper

Rachel Clapper — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:02:30 +0000

The hearing loss associated with double atresia is a difficult condition to treat. The problem is that often the anatomy that is necessary for hearing is missing. Whether or not this kind of technology will help your friend depends on a lot of variables, some of which involve any past treatment he’s had for the anatomical issues. Without knowing his exact situation and his history, I can’t really give you a “yes” or “no” answer to whether or not this technology will provide a benefit to his situation.

If your friend is already being treated by an audiologist or specialist for his condition, then he needs to consult with them. If he is not, then you should encourage him to find an AudigyCertified™ audiologist in his area that can help him with his individual hearing needs. If this technology will not be helpful, they can counsel with him to help him find something that might be beneficial.

Good luck to you both!

Comment on AGX Media Link: Connectivity for Real Solutions by Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:00:16 +0000

I would like to know more about this product as my best friend who i consider a brother was born with double atresia and this over many year’s of knowing him would be life changing seeing as he is a 24 year old male college student and an active work in todays world this would very much so change his life!

please any and all information or links to websites etc would be greatly appreciated