There are a number of different hearing healthcare professionals available, but each has different education and training requirements. An audiologist and a hearing instrument specialist (HIS) are two of the most common professionals when seeking treatment for hearing loss. To better understand which professional is best for you, it’s important to distinguish the differences between … Continue reading What Is The Difference Between An Audiologist And A Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS)?
FAQ Category: FAQ
I currently have hearing aids but can no longer get to my audiologist. Can you service my current hearing aids?
Yes, we work directly with top hearing aid manufacturing companies. Please contact us directly with any questions about your current hearing aids.
How are you able to offer competitive pricing for your hearing aids?
We pride ourselves in providing the latest technology in digital hearing aids at an affordable price. We minimize our cost of operations by eliminating the restraints of a traditional office, this allows for savings to be passed along to our patients.
How does hearing aid follow up work with your services?
We understand that in order for you to benefit from your hearing devices, routine maintenance and adjustments are necessary. We create a personalized follow up plan with each patient based on their individual needs.
Will hearing aids stop my hearing loss from getting worse?
Unfortunately, no. Even though today’s hearing aids are designed to accommodate a substantial range of hearing losses and help people hear better, they do not prevent further loss of hearing.
How long do hearing aids last?
The average lifespan of hearing aids is 4-5 years.
How frequent should I have my hearing tested?
If you have a hearing loss and are wearing hearing aids, we recommend having your hearing tested annually to monitor any decline to your hearing and to assure that the settings on your hearing aids are current.
Besides Offering Flexible In-Home Services, Do You Have In-Office Clinical Hours?
Yes, we have an office in Rahway, NJ. We have office hours every Wednesday from 9:15 AM – 1:15 PM and every Friday from 1 PM – 5 PM. In our office, we providing free hearing screenings for our new patients. As for in-home services, we are available every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 10 AM … Continue reading Besides Offering Flexible In-Home Services, Do You Have In-Office Clinical Hours?
Is There An Appointment Fee For A House Call Or An In-Office Consultation?
It all depends on whether we accept your insurance. For Medicare and Medicaid, we require either a script or a referral from your physician in order to perform a diagnostic hearing test. If you have a copay, it will be collected at time of service (For a house call, a travel time fee of $25 … Continue reading Is There An Appointment Fee For A House Call Or An In-Office Consultation?
Is there a trial period for the hearing aid(s)?
Yes. We offer a 30 calendar day trial from the date of purchase to return your hearing aid(s). Hearing aid(s) must be in the same condition, excluding normal wear and tear, in order to receive a full refund, less a nonrefundable fee of $75 per hearing aid.