"Free" rarely really is free. Those who offer free hearing tests have to
cover this cost one way or another.
Usually the cost of testing is bundled into the price of the hearing
aids. It is hard to see the added cost
since it is difficult to price compare hearing aids from one place to another.
Often, hearing aid dealers offer “free” hearing tests
because they cannot be reimbursed by your insurance company. Bundling the costs helps them re-coop the
expense of the equipment and their time.
Usually, an audiologist will be reimbursed by your insurance
company. Allowing the insurance company
to pick up even this expense helps to keep the cost of the hearing aids down.
More importantly, the testing an audiologist performs is
more thorough and complete. A hearing
aid dealer can measure hearing. An audiologist
can perform an audiologic assessment. Audiologic
assessment includes the measurement of hearing, and evaluation of middle and
inner ear function. This provides in-depth
information about your ears as well as your hearing. It determines whether you may have medical
problem and need to see a physician or if you need hearing aids. If you need hearing aids, this test is used to
adjust your hearings and impacts your success with hearing aids.
Another point of confusion is the offer of a free hearing
screening. Hearing screening does not
take the place of a diagnostic evaluation.
A true hearing screening offers very little information about
hearing. It simply says whether or not
you need a diagnostic evaluation.
Hearing screenings are often offered at places such as health fairs or
senior centers. If you have a screening
and do not pass, an audiologic evaluation is needed.
Give yourself good care this year. Schedule an appointment with an audiologist.
Life sounds great! Enjoy
every moment!
8897 Mentor Ave
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440-205-8848
Fax: 440-205-9818
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