One of the primary complaints almost all of us have is difficulty hearing in background noise. When you have a hearing loss, this problem is exacerbated. Even with the best hearing aids it can be difficult to listen to others in a crowded or noisy environment. There are three main reasons for this, and yes, there is help.
Many people considering the purchase of hearing aids often ask why their medical insurance does not cover hearing aids. I think it is a matter of time before most insurance programs will provide some form of coverage for hearing aids since hearing aids are a medical necessity. Before you rule out insurance coverage for hearing aids, be sure to check with your insurance provider what is covered with respect to hearing healthcare. Here is the current status of insurance coverage for hearing aids in America.....
The majority of people with hearing loss in America are under retirement age and working; some people in need of hearing aids might be sitting on the side-lines hoping for the hearing aid tax credit bill to pass (www.hearingaidtaxcredit.org) which permits tax credits (which is better than a deduction) up to $1,000 for a pair of hearing aids. But many people are not aware that they could already get this tax credit if they participate in their company's medical flexible spending account program (FSA). Here's how it works....
