Accessories
We have several items to assist in the comfort and care of your hearing aid.
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  Assistive Devices

 

Telephone Comfort Pads:
Assists with feedback problems from the telephone. Available in two colors (black and white). Comes in two shapes to fit all types of phones.

  
Ear Gene:
Assists with feedback problems from the telephone. Available in two colors (black and white). Comes in two shapes to fit all types of phones.		    
Cerumen Guards:
A band-aid device that is placed over the receiver to block wax and other debris from entering the receiver. Choose from three sizes.		    
Comply Sof Wraps:
A soft wrap that can be placed over the hearing aid to assist with the seal of the hearing aid in your ear to prevent feedback.		    
Super Seals:
This device is placed over Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids to help keep them clean and dry.		    

Mini and Super Dri-Aid Jar:
A dehumidifier designed to remove moisture from In-The-Ear (ITE) hearing aids.

    
Mini and Regular
Dry-N-Store:
A dehumidifier designed to remove moisture from all types of hearing aids. This device is stronger than the jar and it also sanitizes the hearing aids.		    
Battery Tester:
A device that shows if a battery is good or bad.		    
Battery Keychain Holders:
A small keychain that holds two batteries for travel convenience.		    
Sweat Band:
Eliminates sudden loss of hearing due to moisture from perspiration, rain or snow, and stops dust infiltration. The hearing aid sweat band slips over the hearing aid, no need for special tools.		    

We have several items to assist in the comfort and care of your hearing aid.

Features Available in Hearing Aids

    
Directional Microphones:
With some hearing aids, directional microphones are available. These microphones make it possible for you to focus in on the conversation of those in front of you rather than the background noise behind you. You may find this technology useful in a restaurant setting or in small meetings.
  Multimemory:
Some of our hearing aids offer multimemories. This allows you to choose a particular setting for your hearing aid depending on the situation or environment. One setting may be for a "normal" listening environment, another may be set for a louder or noisier listening environment. Even watching TV or talking on the phone can have their own settings.
  Volume Control:
The volume control is available on some of the Level 1 or Level 2 technologies, or for those experienced hearing-aid users that are comfortable with adjusting the volume manually.
  Remote Control:
For those hearing aids with multimemories, a remote control may be available to allow you to change program settings without having to reach up to the hearing aid to do so. Remotes are also available for volume control. Some remotes can even be housed in a wrist watch for convenience.
  T-Coil:
A telecoil or (t-coil) switch may also be available for use on the telephone with your hearing aid. This is a switch or button on the hearing aid that allows you to hear and better understand conversations on the phone without feedback or whistle.
  Canal Lock:
For those who have a smaller ITC-type hearing aid, you may want to add a canal lock. This tiny piece of clear plastic is added to the hearing aid to ensure that the aid will stay in place. Some individuals may have problems with a hearing aid working its way out while chewing or bending over in a forward motion. A canal lock will help prevent this problem
 

Wax Protection System:
Many hearing aids have a wax protection system that prevents wax from getting inside the hearing aid and causing a malfunction. A wax protection system may include a wax spring, a wax buster, a wax basket or an extended receiver tube. All work very well and should be checked at a 3-month clean and check visit.

Hearing Aid Pricing

Our guide to hearing aid selection:

Level 1: Basic Amplification - 100% Digital, Programmable Analog, or Basic Analog. Average prices range from $925.00 - $1,150.00

Level 2: Basic Amplification - 100% Digital or Programmable Analog. Average prices range from $1,175.00 - $1,450.00

Level 3: Premium 100% Digital. Average prices range from $1,675.00 - $2,150.00

Level 4: High Definition 100% Digital. Average prices range from $2,500.00 - $2,675.00

Note: The smaller the hearing instrument, the higher the price.

Payment for a hearing instrument is due in full upon fitting the hearing aid. There is a 30-day trial period starting from the day the hearing aid is fit. We like to see the patient 2 weeks after the fit and 1 month after the fit. We will see the patient for any adjustments or problems in between these visits if necessary. At the end of the 30-day trial period, we will do a hearing test with the hearing instrument on (functional gain test) to determine if the proper amount of gain is being achieved with the hearing aid. If so, the patient is released to a 3-month checkup schedule. Every 3 months we will call the patient to remind them to come in for a checkup.

A hearing aid may be returned before the trial period has ended. The payment for the hearing aids is refunded minus $100.00 per ear for a fitting fee. We may continue to try different hearing aids, if the patient desires, until the patient is satisfied. In the event of an exchange, the entire purchase price is applied to the new aids.

We accept cash, check or credit cards for hearing aid payment. Installment payments are not available, however, we do have finance and loan information to assist the patient with payments.

Insurance Payments: Some insurance companies will cover a portion of hearing aid payments. The insurance company is to be called by the patient to determine this benefit. Our office will then file the insurance for the patient. Payment takes about 4-8 weeks to receive.

There are two options for payment if insurance is to cover. The first option is to have the patient pay in full for the hearing aids at the fitting and when the insurance pays, our office will reimburse the patient. The second option is to wait for the insurance payment and then pay the remaining balance at the fitting. We must have payment in full at the time of the hearing aid fitting.

If a child is under 21 and up to date on their Kan Be Healthy screening, Medicaid will pay for a hearing test. Medicaid will not pay for a hearing test on persons 21 and older.
Assistive Listening Devices    
Personal Frequency Modulation (FM) Amplification:
This is probably the most popular form of Assistive Listening Device (ALD) available. With this device, the speakers voice is picked up via an FM microphone located 3 to 4 inches from the speakers mouth. The signal is then transmitted via an FM radio signal to a receiver, usually bodily worn, and then sound is transmitted through a headset. Some hearing aid manufacturers have a special boot that links up directly to a BTE hearing aid rather than having the larger body-worn receiver.
Infrared Light Wave Systems:
They consist of a wireless microphone, infrared converter, and infrared receiver. Often used in large rooms like auditoriums, conference halls, theaters and churches. You can also use it at home for watching TV or listening to the radio.
Amplified Telephones:
They provide adjustable gain and tone controls. Such amplification from these special phones may be used through the microphone of the hearing aid or the t-coil
 
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