Hearing Aid Financial Policies

Finance your way to Better Hearing

When you purchase a hearing aid at Shohet Ear Associates, we provide Complete Hearing Health Care©, which offers the most comprehensive bundle of hearing aid services available today. All of the items and services required to assure a successful fitting are included in the initial cost. All of the following items are included in the price of your hearing aid:

• Impression of the ear to order the hearing aid
• Two-year warranty on the hearing aid which includes repairs and one-time loss/damage coverage
• Quarterly cleanings and adjustments
• Yearly audiometric screenings, hearing instrument reprogramming, ear cleaning by a physician
• Batteries provided for up to five years of the hearing instrument(s)

Billing Policy

Most hearing aids and hearing aid services are not covered by health plans, but some may offer a partial benefit. If you think you may have a hearing aid benefit, please notify us so that we may verify your benefits at the time of your visit.

Regardless of the type of hearing loss or model of hearing aid, a hearing aid must be ordered to fit the shape of the ear and meet each patient’s hearing loss needs. Consequently, the following billing policies apply:

• It is customary that ½ of the total cost of the hearing aid(s) be paid for at the time of the hearing aid evaluation. The remaining balance is due on the day of the hearing aid fitting (approx. 2 weeks after initial appt)
• Payments can be made in the form of cash, check or Mastercard/Visa
• You are given a 30-day trial period. During that time period, you may return the hearing aid and the price of the hearing aid will be refunded, minus the cost of the professional services. Professional services will include the cost of the hearing aid evaluation and fitting fees