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Cost of Hearing Aids

On a google search, a user may find that the total cost for a new hearing aid may vary between $500 and $5000+... The hearing aids sold in our practice are medical grade hearing aids which are more expensive then the over-the-counter hearing aids sold in drugstores and Costco. The table below provides a general idea of how the cost may vary between different makes and models of hearing aids.

We also sell pre-owned medical grade hearing aids for 70% off the original price! Such pre-owned medical grade hearing aids can be had for the price of an OTC hearing aid, but supplies fluctuate and are limited due to high demand.

Fauquier ENT Hearing Aids, LLC who contracts with Hearing Health, LLC for hearing aid staffing and services operates under a fee-for-service model.

 
Hearing Loss Level
Mild to Moderate
Mild to Severe
Mild to Severe
Mild to Severe
Cost
Mildly Expensive
Moderately Expensive
Expensive
Appropriate Lifestyle Good hearing and speech clarity for someone with a relaxed lifestyle who is primarily in calm and low noise listening environments.  Great hearing and speech clarity for someone with an active lifestyle who is in an average variety of listening environments from calm to moderate background noise. Exceptional hearing and speech clarity for someone with a very active lifestyle who is in an above average variety of listening environments from calm to background noise. Excellent sound processing in quiet, noise, TV and music. Optimal hearing and speech clarity for someone with an extremely active lifestyle who is in an ever changing variety of listening environments throughout the day. Ultimate sound processing in quiet, noise, car, phone, wind, TV and music.
Optional Features for Additional Cost Hearing aids can connect to home and cell phones, TV, computers, music, loop systems in churches, schools, airports and much more. Hearing aids can connect to home and cell phones, TV, computers, music, loop systems in churches, schools, airports and much more. Hearing aids can connect to home and cell phones, TV, computers, music, loop systems in churches, schools, airports and much more. Hearing aids can connect to home and cell phones, TV, computers, music, loop systems in churches, schools, airports and much more.
Styles Available BTE, ITE, ITC, HS, RITE, Open, CIC BTE, ITE, ITC, HS, RITE, Open, CIC BTE, ITE, ITC, HS, RITE, Open, CIC BTE, ITE, ITC, HS, RITE, Open, CIC


Hearing aids differ in cost based upon the style, size, and level of technology.  In general, the cost for the hearing aid increases as the size of the hearing aid decreases.  In addition, the cost for the hearing aid increases as the level of technology increases. 

That said, when comparing between models, there are 11 main features you should take into consideration when trying to decide what to buy.


The following features are not significant enough for most hearing aid users to worry over or obsess about.

  1. Channels: Beyond a certain point, more channels does not equal better performance. Even a professional musician will not be able to tell the difference between a 38 channel and 48 channel hearing aid.
  2. Feedback Cancelers: All major hearing aid brands have good feedback cancellation. The biggest factor that will determine how much feedback you experience will be the physical fit of the devices and that is largely the responsibility of your hearing aid dispenser.
  3. Noise Reduction: Like channels above, noise reduction capabilities between different models and manufacturers are not distinguishable for most hearing aid users and should not be an important factor when selecting a hearing aid.
  4. Any Trademarked Features: All manufacturers name their features differently, but they all basically do the same thing. A catchy name does not equal better performance, just better marketing.

 

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