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[quote=Anonymous]How much are you covered with insurance?  I have a mild hearing loss and my insurance will cover 80% so I went to an audiologist that dispenses hearing aids. The cost was $6,000 for one of the most expensive Phonak models. So I paid $1200.

I could have gotten hearing aids (but not the top of the line kind) from Costco for around $1400-1700 dispensed by an hearing aid tech (not the same as an audiologist). It varies by state the requirements to dispense hearing aids at Costco. Some actually are audiologist the that have at least Masters Degrees but some have a high school diploma and around 6-9 months of courses, then on the job training.

Who diagnosed your hearing loss? The first thing I did was to get a free hearing test at Costco then they let you try on hearing aids to wear in the store. I wanted more information and service so I then went to an audiologist's office. Now that I have experience wearing hearing aids, I might go and get my next pair at Costco.

The things is that a large percentage of people who get hearing aids actually never consistently wear them. They aren't like glasses where you put them on and instantaneously see better. You have to get used to them. [/quote]

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