Hearing Aid Support
Chicago Dizziness and Hearing dispenses a wide variety
of hearing aids including
the most advanced technology currently available. The audiologists select hearing aids specific to a
patient's hearing loss and individual lifestyle. The following describes a typical procedure.
1. Diagnostic hearing evaluation
You will first need to have your
hearing tested.
The hearing test will provide a starting point for determining hearing aid candidacy. A current hearing
test (performed within 6 months) is needed to be fit with a hearing aid.
2. Hearing aid evaluation
This appointment allows you the opportunity to sit down with the audiologist and discuss the different
styles and circuitry available in hearing aids today. A spouse or family member is welcome during the
hearing aid selection process. This appointment is scheduled for 60 minutes to allow an appropriate amount
of time for discussion.
A decision will be made as to which hearing aid (or aids) is most appropriate based on your hearing
loss and individual, specific listening demands.
- Impression(s) of the ear(s) will be taken at this time, if needed.
- Additional testing in the sound booth may be done at this time.
- A hearing aid evaluation fee will be charged at this time ($100). This fee covers the hearing aid selection
process, the earmold impression(s), and a 30-day trial period. Most insurance policies do NOT cover
this fee.
- Half of the cost of the hearing aid(s) that you select will also be due at this time. Most insurance
companies, including Medicare, do NOT cover the cost of hearing aids.
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3. Hearing aid fitting
Two to three weeks after the selection, you will return for the hearing aid fitting. This appointment is
also scheduled for 60 minutes. At this time, you will be instructed regarding the proper care, use, and
maintenance of the hearing instrument(s).
Expectations and initial experiences will be discussed.
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A 30-day trial period will begin at this time. The next month will allow you time to experience everyday
situations and determine the benefit of the hearing aid(s). The opportunity to return the hearing aids for
refund or exchange the hearing aids for another model is available during this time period should you not be
pleased with your experiences.
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The remaining payment for the hearing aid(s) is expected at this time. All policies and procedures will be
reviewed in detail by the audiologist.
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4. Hearing aid checks
After your hearing aid fitting, future follow-up appointments will be scheduled. There are "hearing aid check"
appointments at 2 and 4 weeks following the fitting to help fine-tune the hearing aids and improve benefit.
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Hearing aid devices
We dispense a wide variety of hearing aids including the most advanced technology currently available.
For description of the devices, please go to this page.
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