There really are no “free” hearing tests. At some point the cost of providing the
assessment needs to be recouped.
Typically, those who offer “free” hearing tests bundle the cost into the
price of the hearing instruments. This
makes it difficult for you to see that you are paying for the test.
The confusion arises because there are two types of providers
for hearing and hearing instruments, audiologists and hearing aid dealers. The level of care and service varies between
the two providers because of the differences in what their license allows them
to do.
An audiologist provides audiologic assessment, (hearing
evaluation). This is much more than a
hearing test. It includes an evaluation
of the outer, middle and inner ears and various measures of hearing. Audiologic assessment gives in-depth
information about your ears and hearing ability. This in-depth information is the most
important part of your evaluation. All
of our recommendations are based on the outcome of this evaluation. It is so important that Medicare and other
insurances companies typically allow for an annual hearing evaluation for those
with hearing difficultly. By billing
insurance for the assessment, it can keep the price of hearing instruments
down.
Hearing aid dealers or hearing aid specialists are trained
to perform a simple hearing test but cannot assess the outer, middle and inner
ears. They are not recognized by
insurance companies as providers for hearing testing or audiologic assessment
and cannot bill your insurance, thus the need to offer a “free” hearing test. The "free" hearing test is then used as an enticement to draw people to the practice.
Give yourself good care.
Schedule an appointment with one of our audiologists for an audiologic
assessment (hearing evaluation) to have your ears and hearing assessed. From there, we can determine if you need to
see a physician or if hearing aids are appropriate.
Life sounds great! Enjoy
every moment!
8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818
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