How to Pay for Hearing Aids

According to The Better Hearing Institute, two out of three adults with hearing loss do not purchase hearing aids because of financial constraints. At Appalachian Audiology, we workwith individuals to make premium hearing instruments accessible and affordable. We accept multiple forms of payment, provide a monthly financing option, and bundle lifetime services into the purchase price of hearing aids.

Accepted Forms of Payment

Appalachian Audiology accepts multiple forms of payment including cash, check, and credit card (American Express, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard).

Monthly Payments through CareCredit

We also offer a 12-month, interest-free financing plan through CareCredit. Care Credit extends a line of credit to qualified applicants and offers low monthly payment options, no up-front costs, and no pre-payment penalties. Interested individuals can apply online and receive instant approval. Once you have your account number, we can manually enter the information, secure payment, and dispense the devices. There’s no need to wait to receive the actual card in the mail!

The entire application process takes about 10 minutes. Please note that Appalachian Audiology participates in the 12-month financing plan.

For more information on CareCredit or to apply for a line of credit, click here.

Health Insurance

More and more health insurance companies are beginning to pay a portion of hearing aid costs. Patients are encouraged to check with their insurance company to confirm the potential coverage amount.

The Bridge to Better Hearing Program- Insurance Coverage for Entry-Level Hearing Aids

The Bridge to Better Hearing Program allows us to offer “box store” pricing for hearing instruments with premium-level fitting, programming, and follow-up audiology services. Click here for more information.

Bundled-pricing

Appalachian Audiology offers a bundled-pricing approach to the purchase of hearing instruments. This means that our prices for hearing instruments always include:

• The hearing instruments
• Programming adjustments for the life of the instruments (a service unique to our practice)
• Earmolds (if needed)
• 10 packs of hearing aid batteries or 2 rechargeable batteries (for compatible devices). This supply of batteries will power the hearing aids for about a year.
• Dry Spot Dehumidifier for nightly storage and moisture reduction
• A generous repair warranty
• A one year loss/damage warranty
• Participation in discounted yearly hearing evaluations to check for any changes in hearing (As you may know, Medicare will not cover the cost of hearing evaluations performed for the purpose of adjusting hearing aids.)

As medical devices, hearing aids are not taxed by the state of Tennessee. They can also be included as a tax-deductible expense.

 

Click here for Appalachian Audiology's hearing aid pricing structure.

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130 Mabry Hood Road, Suite 103   |   Knoxville, TN 37922   |   tel: (865) 357-2334   |   fax: (865) 357-2416