Hearing Aids :

Styles


ITE - In the Ear, hearing aid fits directly into the external ear.

ITC - In the Canal, it is possible to make hearing aids small to fill just a portion of the external ear

CIC - Completely in the Canal, fit deeply into the ear canal (CIC), making them nearly invisible

BTE - Behind the Ear, hearing aid is housed in a small curved case that fits behind the ear and is attached to a custom earpiece molded to the shape of your outer ear. Some BTE models do not use a custom earpiece; instead, the rubber tubing is inserted directly into the ear. The case is typically flesh colored, but can be obtained in many colors and/or patterns.

Telecoils - electromagnetic signals can be picked up from the handset of the telephone and amplified in a manner similar to the amplifying function of the hearing aid. Also known as T-coils these features allow the user to benefit from assistive listening technology that uses FM frequencies to transmit sound.


For more information visit: http://www.betterhearing.org/hearing_solutions/hearingInstrumentsGuide.cfm

Resources for Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids:

Vocational Rehabilitation - if you are employed or seeking employment and need hearing aids to work, your local Vocational Rehabilitation office may be able to help

Medicare or Medicaid - will pay for one hearing aid. If you hearing loss requires two hearing aids you may appeal the decision. You may need the help of an advocate to help you understand the rules in your state.

National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership (NATTAP)

http://www.resna.org/taproject/at/statecontacts.html

Lions Affordable Hearing Aid Project (LAHAP)

www.lionsear.org

 

 

Let Them Hear

http://www.letthemhear.org

Advocates for any patient who has been turned down for insurance coverage for a hearing device.

Hear Now

http://www.sotheworldmayhear.org/hearnow/
6700 Washington Avenue South
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
1-800-648-4327

Hear Now collects hearing aids for recycling purposes. Any make or model, regardless of age, can be donated to the hearing aid recycling program. All donations are tax deductible and a letter of acknowledgement will be sent to all identified donors.