- How long is the warranty on my hearing
aids?
- Can I use someone else's hearing aid
in my ear?
- How much coverage on hearing aids
do I have on my Blue Cross Insurance?
- How long is my trial period with the
hearing aids?
- Can I have the smallest hearing aids?
1.
How long is the warranty on my hearing aids?
At McPhillips
Hearing & Audiology Centre, we have a standard 2 year
warranty with all our brand new hearing aids.
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2.
Can I use someone else's hearing aid in my ear?
Think
about it like putting someone else’s dentures in your
mouth.
You really should get your own. Hearing aids are custom
made devices. Everyone’s ear is
shaped differently & hearing aids are set to an individual’s
hearing loss. There is also the germ & bacteria factor
– you would not want to catch any infections.
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3. How
much coverage on hearing aids do I have on my Blue Cross
Insurance?
Typically
insurance may cover anywhere from $300, $500 or up to a
maximum $800 per person every 5 years (only Extended or
Deluxe Blue Cross). This means that they will only cover
for 1 hearing aid. For more information call your insurer.
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4. How
long is my trial period with the hearing aids?
Many
Hearing Centres will offer at least a 30-day trial period.
After your first initial hearing aid fitting, you should
book for a 2 week follow-up to address any issues with your
hearing aids, such as fit, hearing aid adjustments or questions.
If on or before the trial period ends, you are not happy
or satisfied with your hearing aids – you can return
them for a refund minus the non-refundable deposit.
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5. Can
I have the smallest hearing aids?
Not everyone
can have small hearing aids. Your audiogram (complete audiological
evaluation), physical size & shape of your ear, vision
and manual dexterity dictate what size of hearing aid is
best to meet your needs. If your hearing loss is significant,
smaller hearing aids may not provide you with the proper
amount of amplification & hearing aid benefit. If you
have small ears or narrow canals, the manufacturer may not
be able to put all the parts & components needed into
the hearing aids. Some people have over active jaw movements
which cause the hearing aids to slowly move out of your
ears. If you have limited vision & or problems with
dexterity, smaller hearing aids will be contraindicated.
Remember, the larger the hearing aids, the fewer the problems.
Smaller hearing aids come with a higher price & fewer
features.
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If you have any further questions, please feel free to call
us to book for a complimentary 10 minute consultation.
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