Ever since I was a kid my mom and aunt took me to get a hearing test, though I could hardly remember much of it. However, years later during high school I wanted to join the Marines, but needed a medical evaluation by the military. Which I took and passed all the tests except for the hearing test. They determined that I have a hearing loss on both ears and recommended that I get tested with a civilian doctor.
After my testing with the audiologist they also determined I have progressive hearing loss and that I couldn’t hear high frequency sound. In the end they recommend that I get hearing aids.
The biggest barrier is the cost of them. As I was told they can range from $1K to $3K+ for just one. Since I needed two the cost would double.
As of now I’m leaning towards Costco brand and might go that route.
My questions are:
Does anyone else wear hearing aids or know someone that does?
How much did they cost? Does your insurance cover them?
Any other advice or suggestions?
After my testing with the audiologist they also determined I have progressive hearing loss and that I couldn’t hear high frequency sound. In the end they recommend that I get hearing aids.
The biggest barrier is the cost of them. As I was told they can range from $1K to $3K+ for just one. Since I needed two the cost would double.
As of now I’m leaning towards Costco brand and might go that route.
My questions are:
Does anyone else wear hearing aids or know someone that does?
How much did they cost? Does your insurance cover them?
Any other advice or suggestions?
