Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior,

Are there any resources or programs that help seniors with the high cost of hearing aids?

Can’t Afford To Hear

Dear Can’t,

It’s unfortunate, but millions of Americans with hearing loss don’t get hearing aids because they simply can’t afford them. Hearing aids are expensive, typically costing between $1,000 and $3,500 per ear, and most insurance companies including traditional Medicare don’t cover them. While there’s no one simple solution to finding affordable hearing aids, there are a variety of options you can look into that can help.

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