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Page 1: Can You Get Financial Aid for Hearing Aids

Call Us Today 888-512-1164 Or Visit one of Six Convenient Locations

302 Hickman Road, Ste 202 Charlottesville, VA 22911

1534 Jefferson Highway Fishersville, VA 22939

735-D East Market St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801

30 Crossing Lane - Ste. 105-106 Lexington, VA 24450

245 West Main St. Covington, VA 24426

700 Southridge Parkway Suite 309 Culpeper VA 22701

Hearing HealthCare of Virginia

Can You Get Financial Aid for Hearing Aids?

Not everyone who has hearing loss will be able to

benefit from having a hearing aid. It greatly depends

on what type of hearing loss the individual has.

According to market studies, there is an estimated one

out of every five people who could receive a benefit of

some sort from hearing devices, if actually wearing

one.

There are numerous reasons why someone might not

use aids, even though they would be able to benefit from their use. The number one

factor is cost. On average a person can expect to spend about $1800, as well as the cost

of fittings and additional follow-up care.

Do You Need Financial Assistance?

Many of the insurance companies do not cover the costs, but there are some out there

that do. Medicare is one of the leading insurance companies for the elderly and yet they

do not cover the costs. Having hearing aids can be something that will change your life,

for the better in a lot of cases. People may be able to return to work with the assistance

of a hearing device, but without one they have difficulty being able to hear anything

around them.

However, there are some people who are deaf that will work without having a hearing

aid in place to begin with. Aids may be the key to success for a little one who is

struggling in school to be able to hear what the teacher is saying. They are the key to

allowing someone with a hearing impairment to have the freedom to interact socially

with others around them.

Page 2: Can You Get Financial Aid for Hearing Aids

Call Us Today 888-512-1164 Or Visit one of Six Convenient Locations

302 Hickman Road, Ste 202 Charlottesville, VA 22911

1534 Jefferson Highway Fishersville, VA 22939

735-D East Market St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801

30 Crossing Lane - Ste. 105-106 Lexington, VA 24450

245 West Main St. Covington, VA 24426

700 Southridge Parkway Suite 309 Culpeper VA 22701

Hearing HealthCare of Virginia

How Do You Find Financial Aid?

There are plenty of different programs that will help provide you with the assistance you

need, but it may take a little bit of work on your end to be able to find out which

programs you will be qualified for. The first step is to contact your local health insurance

provider to make sure whether or not they cover the cost of your hearing aid. Since

many companies do not offer this service, you can look into all of the government

programs that are available to provide you with the assistance you need. As a last

resort, there are other organizations and various programs out there that may be able to

help you cover the cost.

Government Assistance for Hearing Aids

Depending on what state you live in, Medicaid may cover the cost of a hearing aid and

the hearing tests you need. However, not everyone who has low income will be eligible

for Medicaid. You should contact the Medicaid office in your area to see if you are eligible

for their program and what exactly they cover when it comes to hearing aids. If you are

a veteran, you may be able to get assistance from the Veterans Administration. Do you

need a hearing aid to be able to find a job? If so, you may be able to get the help you

need from the Vocational Rehabilitation program in your state.

Organizations Offering Assistance for the Deaf

Many of the organizations out there for those who are deaf or hard of hearing will be

able to provide you with the financial assistance you need to be able to obtain a hearing

aid. Beyond just helping you to get the hearing aid that you need, you will also be able

to receive a variety of additional services. There are different eligibility requirements

that you need to meet, so the best option is to contact your local organization and see

what they have to offer.

Page 3: Can You Get Financial Aid for Hearing Aids

Call Us Today 888-512-1164 Or Visit one of Six Convenient Locations

302 Hickman Road, Ste 202 Charlottesville, VA 22911

1534 Jefferson Highway Fishersville, VA 22939

735-D East Market St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801

30 Crossing Lane - Ste. 105-106 Lexington, VA 24450

245 West Main St. Covington, VA 24426

700 Southridge Parkway Suite 309 Culpeper VA 22701

Hearing HealthCare of Virginia

Service Organizations Can Help Also

There are a lot of organizations that have different programs available to help you

receive the funding you need to get a hearing aid or provide you with a hearing aid.

Contact the different organizations to find out what services they have available for you

and what you need to do in order to request financial assistance.