In the past few weeks I've come across two people who were hearing impaired but could not afford hearing aids. I did a little research and came up with the following information. Hope you find this helpful.
Hearing aids last an average of five years and cost about $3000 to replace. Insurance usually doesn't cover the cost of hearing aids. As we age, sight, hearing and teeth begin to deteriorate, but care is seldom covered by insurance.
Behind-ear hearing aids are more technologically advanced and often a better value than in-ear equipment.
Recycled hearing aids are sometimes okay if the software is available to reprogram them. Cost, including the mold is usually less than $200.
Some national organizations may be of assistance in locating affordable equpment to those who cannot afford earing aids. They include:
Your local Lions Club
Starkey Hearing Foundation
Hear Now
Audient
If you need a hearing aid or similar device to help you perform your job or obtain employment, contact your local state vocational rehabilitation office.
http.//www.listen-up-org/haidfund.htm is a source of hearing aid and cochlear implant funding.
http://www.HearingExchange .com is an online community for people with hearing loss, parents of deaf and hard of hearing children, and professionals.
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