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Hearing Aid Assistance

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Charleston, SC

Apologize for posting two questions in a row but I thought someone may have an answer.

Does anyone know where you can get assistance for paying for a hearing aid or recommendations about the ones you use etc...
I have looked into it and the one for me that also has the additional feature to help with the blasted ringing in my ears
IS $3,000 EACH EAR !!

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

November 23, 2016
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Members rallied around someone facing $3,000 per ear hearing aids, offering both practical resources and personal experience to help navigate... Read more

Members rallied around someone facing $3,000 per ear hearing aids, offering both practical resources and personal experience to help navigate the financial burden. Several members shared strategies including checking with organizations like Gallaudet University and Hearing Loss Association, asking ENT doctors about charity programs, exploring church assistance through groups like Faith in Action, and considering more affordable options like Costco hearing aids at $1,790 for both ears. A recurring theme was the importance of working with an ENT specialist and audiologist for proper fitting rather than non-medical retailers, checking insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act which may cover testing and devices, and exploring Veterans Affairs benefits if hearing loss is service-related.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Ask a ent dr. They usually know what charity organization will help with the cost.

November 23, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I do not know about getting assistance for covering the cost of hearing aids, sorry. $3000 is too much! I got mine at Costco and they were $1790. for both. They work great. Most important lesson (I have learned the hard way) with hearing aids: do not forget to take them out before showering or swimming. Lol Good luck on your search for assistance. Wish you the best. Hugs

November 23, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member
Re: Hearing Loss
When did the hearing disturbance start? You are in a picture wearing fatigues, so I'm guessing you were in the armed forces or something similar. (sorry, I'll have to go back and read your profile). I am from Canada, so I don't know how it works in other countries, , , but here, Veterans Affairs usually covers treatment for all disabilities. So if the screaming in yours ears was caused by being in high volume scenarios, such as gunfire or bombing, then that is classified as a "work related injury".
If it started at a different time, think back to see if you started any new medications around the same time.
I can't believe how many meds cause ringing and humming (tinnitus).
Good luck.
MJ

November 23, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

P.S @Steel. I also have tinnitus. The background noise that I can actuall hear now, drowns out a lot of the ringing.

November 23, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I don't know where you went but Costco has hearing aides. Sometimes different companies offer similar hearing aides for less than the competition. Depending on where you live can also make a difference.

November 23, 2016

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