Hearing Aid FAQs

Most hearing losses are a result of aging. Other possible causes are prolonged exposure to loud noises, genetics, certain illnesses, and medications. The most common form of hearing loss occurs when the inner ear (cochlea) and auditory nerves do not properly transmit signals to the brain.

One in every 10 Americans currently has some degree of hearing loss.

Your initial consultation's hearing test is free of charge. If you decide to move forward with our hearing aid products and services, purchase agreements will be discussed. We work with various insurance companies to discuss your needs and coverage. Call Pioneer Hearing Aid Center today to schedule your consultation.

Hearing aid shells look alike, but it is the circuitry inside that affects the cost and quality of amplification. The more severe the hearing loss, the more technology is needed in the hearing aid to enable you to hear the most clearly. Our goal is to select the right circuit for your hearing aid that will give you the appropriate amplification required for your budget and lifestyle.

With every product, there is maximum power output. That means the hearing aid will be set to not go past a certain dB. This will keep sounds from becoming uncomfortable or harmful to your hearing.

These days hearing aids on the market are created to be minimally visible. The type of hearing aid style will vary with each loss and lifestyle. We offer 60-day trials, so if you start with a certain style and want to try something different, we can do that at no extra cost to you.

Our hearing aid selection has a very wide range that is based upon your specific hearing loss. Typically, we start at around $2,500 plus tax for two devices because, in our experience, this level of technology ends in higher customer satisfaction. At Pioneer, the range of what we fit is from $2,000 to $7,000 and above (binaural fitting).

As you can imagine, there are a lot of differences from one insurance carrier to the next. If you have Federal Blue Cross/Shield, they typically cover $2,500 of the total cost for hearing aid purchases. Other insurance providers may have coverage, but it depends on your specific plan. Here at Pioneer Hearing, we are happy to assist in calling and finding out if you have coverage and even filing with your insurance if you have benefits.

First, you need to understand that it is not possible to restore your hearing to how it was before your loss started to occur. Since hearing loss in most circumstances is gradual, over the years you have become unaccustomed to normal environmental sounds such as a clock ticking, A/C running, road noise, or the hum of a refrigerator. Patience is key when getting used to using hearing aids in your normal environments. To be a successful hearing aid wearer, it is necessary to take the time to practice selective listening and to learn which sounds you wish to hear and which sounds you will ignore.

With every purchase of hearing aids, we provide all of your supplies, including batteries, filters, cleaning tools, and cases. We also offer annual testing, unlimited adjustments, and cleanings. We recommend that we see you every 3-6 months to evaluate your ears and do the required maintenance on your hearing aids to keep them working at full capacity; these visits are also complimentary. If your hearing aid requires a repair and we can fix it in house, there is no charge for this.

All levels of technology come with at least a one-year warranty. This coverage includes repair due to internal component failure, excess moisture, external repairable damage, and a one-time replacement due to loss, theft, or total destruction. Once the warranty expires you do have the option to renew it.

Most manufacturers estimate the life of a hearing aid to be 3-5 years. Here at Pioneer, we recommend you keep a 3-month checkup so that we can clean your hearing aids in regular intervals so as to extend their life in most cases.

Feel free to visit our site and print out intake forms to fill them out ahead of time before your initial hearing aid consultation. Call Pioneer Hearing Aid Center today to schedule your consultation.

We typically book one hour for your initial consultation. Your hearing aid test will be performed during that consultation. If you have any questions at any time, please don't hesitate to ask.

No! There is no need for a primary doctor referral to begin your services with us. All you need to do is call us and we will schedule your initial hearing aid consultation. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, the third most common health issue in older adults is hearing loss. That's why we make it easy for you to access our services.