Does my insurance pay for hearing tests?   Most insurance companies will cover the cost of the audiometric evaluation to determine the nature and cause of hearing loss if a physician recommends the evaluation. However, the insurance agreement is between the patient and the insurance company. Does my insurance pay for hearing aids?   Probably not. Medicare and most commercial insurance companies will not pay for hearing aids. My father has passed away and left me his hearing aid. Will it work for me?   Every person's hearing loss is different and we want to stress that the type of hearing aid that was beneficial for your relative or friend may not be appropriate for you any more than would eyeglasses, shoes, or dentures made for someone else. My friend has a "Mineral Tone" digital hearing aid and was told that was the best there is. Can I have one of those?   There is no "best" hearing aid, either in technology, size, or manufacturer. Just as an expensive pair of bifocal glasses may not be appropriate for someone who is only nearsighted, a digital hearing aid is not appropriate for every hearing loss. How long does it take to get my hearing aid?   After the hearing aid has been ordered, it generally takes 2 to 3 weeks for it to return to us from the laboratory. How long will my hearing aid last?   That depends on a number of things but the general rule of thumb is about 5 years. However, if you lost it, your hearing changes dramatically, or you are constantly in an environment that is unfriendly to hearing aids (i.e., high humidity or dust), it may not last as long. We highly recommend the use of a special device that stores, sanitizes, and removes moisture from the hearing aid at night while you sleep. We feel this device will add significant time to the life of the hearing aid and reduce the incidence of repair needs. Does the hearing aid use batteries?   Yes, all hearing aids use batteries of some form. By far, most use a zinc-air button cell battery that is replaced by the user. Battery life depends on the type of hearing aid, the size of the battery, and the amount of use the hearing aid receives. Batteries typically last from several days to over a month. 100 West Fourth St., Suite 320 Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-8863 2069 New Smithville Hwy McMinnville, TN 37110 (931) 473-3833 1700 West Ave. North Crossville, TN 38555 (931) 456-2952 Design and Hosting provided by N2 the Net