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Hearing Aids Without a Prescription - What Does This Mean?
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Nov 17, 2023 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
"....I wonder how many audiologists would be willing to prescribe a hearing aid mold or to make an adjustment if purchased online...."
They will fit & adjust HA's purchased online. I asked my doctor. For a one time fitting & service it costs $3800 for HA's purchased online.
Buying through the doctor includes a 3 yr warrentee on the device and includes 3 yrs of care, support, & maintenance. Plus she handles ongoing local servicing, as they can fix many issues and she handles any shipping, etc, for manufacturer warrentee claims & repairs. Another bonus is she sends them to the manufacturer right before the warrantee expires for full refurbishing and a full service.
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At a recent HLAA meeting presentation by an area audiologist, we were told that she/they would service OTC hearing instruments if the service was something they could actually do with that particular device. However, it's pretty logical to assume there will be a cost associated with that. Most likely a higher cost than would typically be attached to servicing a hearing instrument sold by their practice. There is much remained to be seen with OTC devices.
Your audiologist has a very positive attitude and business model.