Comments on: Hearing aid update

By: Wordsmith

Wordsmith — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:04:19 +0000

Mine is a fully digital aid with more features than the six-year-old aid it replaced. So-called entry-level aids generally have fewer digital channels and bands than high-end ones, but guess what? I don’t notice it. My hearing loss is simple. I just want volume, and I love that I get more power with this one and can adjust the volume control, and still can use the directional microphones with three listening programs, plus a telecoil.

By: kim

kim — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:51:55 +0000

I’m still not sure what an “entry level” aid means. Is it an analog that’s digitally programmed? Or is it a fully digital aid? I’m glad to hear you got a power aid. Mine is a power aid, but I guess it no longer has enough power because I’m not hearing so well with it.

By: Wordsmith

Wordsmith — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:34:45 +0000

Candy,
My insurance is provided through my employer. It used to cover $200 per ear every five years, but was raised to $1,000. That’s still not enough to fully cover entry-level hearing aids, but I’m thankful that it’s more than many people have.

By: Candy

Candy — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:15:17 +0000

May I ask, what kind of insurance do you have? Am wondering since mine only covers HA for 18 yrs old and younger. Over 18 over coverage is only for BAHAs. Which is silly, to say the least.