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There are many low-cost hearing devices available by mail order, phone or internet. These may be a solution for some hard of hearing people. HOHA does not endorse these companies, they are some examples of what is available. We DO advocate for the consumer right to pursue these options without the intervention of an audiologist or dispenser.If you try these options and are satisfied, please let us know. We would like to alert legislators of this to allow consumers easier access to such purchases.
Dr. Leonard’s Catalog
800-785-0880
www.drleonards.com
ListenUp personal sound amplifier $14.95
in-the-ear personal sound amplifier $39.99
Make Life Easier
800 522 0227
Hear Clear Personal Sound Amplifier $8
Monroe Hearing Aid Corporation
800-462-5778
hearing aids by mail order
Lloyds Hearing Aid Co.
800 323 4212
www.lloydhearingaid.com
Rhodes Hearing Aids
Brookport IL 62910
800 320 3300
Foundations or organizations that might offer financial assistance:
Audient Alliance for Accessible Hearing Care 877-283-4368 www.audientalliance.org Affordable hearing aids; must meet low income guidelines Hear Now Starkey Hearing Foundation 800-648-4327 Email: nonprofit@starkey.com www.sotheworldmayhear.org/forms/hearnow.php Affordable hearing aids; must meet low income guidelines Lions Affordable Hearing Aid Project (AHAP) 630-571-5466 ext 615 www.lionsear.org the Lions developed a low cost, high quality hearing aid which at a little over $100 has proven to perform as well as aids that sell for $2,000; must meet guidelines US Veterans Administration 800-827-1000 (National office) www.va.gov Veterans may be eligible for hearing aid services. Contact the Audiology Dept. of your local VA office Contact your local community service organzations such as Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, Quota Club. Ask if they offer assistance.
These are some Insurance Plans that we have
been told will cover hearing aid costs: This is general information only. You must check first with your benefits coordinator
to confirm coverage on your plan. Medicare does NOT cover hearing aids.
- Bluecare 65 0 every 3 years
- First Senority 0 every 3 years
- General Motors 0 plus cost of aid
every 3 years
- GIC up to ,000. every 2 years
- Harvard/Pilgrim 0 every 2 years
(state employees only)
- Medicaid 100%
- Secure Horizons 0 every 3 years
(card will say PCS 8216)
- US Healthcare 0 every 3 years
If you have any
information to share, please email: hoha@charter.net
