1. Learning How to Price Hearing Aids
Pricing a hearing aid is not as easy as one might
think. A lot of the hearing aid clinics try to limit the
amount of knowledge that you are given when it
comes to the price of higher cost hearing aids. Can
you imagine what you would think if you were told
how much a hearing aid could end up costing you?
Would you want to go in and make an
appointment? Most of the hearing aid clinics will be
able to offer you a free hearing aid test to help get you to make the first
step and come into their office. Once you have had the hearing aid test
performed, they will give you a list of options if you need a hearing aid.
They will go over everything and help you decide if you want to make your
purchase that same day or come back. The scariest thing for most people is
the cost, which can be anywhere from a few hundred up to a few thousand.
Even though this may seem extreme, that is the case with the hearing aid
industry.
Cost of the Hearing Aid versus the Benefits They Can Bring You
Go through your budget and determine how much money you are going to
be able to spend without feeling like you are breaking the bank. Depending
on what type of technology you choose and how advanced it is, you could
end up spending anywhere from $1000 on up to around $10,000 for a pair
of hearing aids.
You have to remember that hearing aids are there to restore your hearing as
you wear them. The higher level of hearing aid you get, the clearer your
sound and speech will come through while you wear them. In reality, you
are going to get what you pay for when it comes to hearing aids.
Determine which level you need in terms of technology, ranging from low to
high end. The lower end models will work the best in environments that are
quiet and their pricing varies between $500 on up to a couple thousand.
Middle level ones will work best when in an environment that is quiet, but
they can handle some moderate noise. Expect to spend a couple thousand
on these easy.
Hearing Center of Broward
3170 N. Federal Hwy., Ste. 208, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064, 954-943-9020
5975 N Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33308, (954) 633-7374
4887 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, Florida, 33063, (954) 633-8630

2. If you need a hearing aid that will be able to handle any type of
environment, you are going to want the higher end models. The only
downfall to these is the cost factor with a price tag of up to $5,000 for one
hearing aid. However, you can get some for as low as $2,500 each.
Beyond just your budget, you need to consider your lifestyle and what you
need to hear on a regular basis. This will help you to get a better
understanding of what you are going to need and what technology is going
to work the best for you.
Call around to the local clinics and see what brands they have to offer, as
well as what their pricing is on the individual units based upon the
technology that you are looking for. Most of the clinics will not be able to
give you a price over the phone; however, they will give you a price range,
and try to get you to come in for an appointment for a free hearing test.
Hearing Center of Broward
3170 N. Federal Hwy., Ste. 208, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064, 954-943-9020
5975 N Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33308, (954) 633-7374
4887 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, Florida, 33063, (954) 633-8630