Re: hearing aid information

January 26, 2011

Sue -

My brother(LP) has worn hearing aids since 2nd Grade. I, also an LP, was

fitted for hearing aids in College (I should have had them much sooner). He

had his covered by a medical card. Mine was covered by a state program for

educational and vocational rehab, and only cost the state $2000, and cost me

$0.00. Hearing issues are common for LPs I've discovered.

An audiologist that is a partner with an ENT seems to be the most helpful,

and isn't out to make money (in my experience). Get a second opinion if you

need. And Audiologist/ENTs seem to be knowledgable about state and gov't

programs that could help cover the cost, don't be afraid to ask.

Good luck!

Jeana

On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 3:12 PM, susan s <susanp131@...> wrote:

>

> My 13 year old son (Achon) needs hearing aids. He likely needed them much

> sooner, but I was too trusting of the medical people and listened to what

> they told me. My son is having trouble in school and is still struggling

> with reading, thus what has turned me into a nut trying to get him what he

> needs. (to make a long story short)

>

> Has anyone needed hearing aids for their LP? They are quite costly, and my

> new audiologist is strongly suggesting the FM system that attaches to the

> hearing aid. The number of $8 - $10 thousand for both ears has nearly

> knocked me off my chair.

>

> (Another long story short) I am currently going through the process to get

> my son a Medical Access Card to help off set the cost of the hearing aids;

> we live in PA.

>

> Any advice, suggestions on this issue would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Sue

> mom to (LP) and Timmy (AH)

>

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