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Costco Kirkland Signature 5 Hearing Aids
I have been troubled by power high frequency loss in my hearing for years e.g., don't hear "spring peepers" or "song birds" well or at all.
I recently discovered that Costco has a modern digital hearing aid the Signature 5 Kirkland and ask if anyone on this board has any experience with Costco hearing aids.
The hearing aid "design" is under the hands of a "hearing specialist" not a Medical Doctor. I believe that is the normal approach regardless where one purchases "fitted" hearing aids.
My primary care doctor has confirmed via his limited hearing test equipment that I am a candidate for hearing aids.
I recently discovered that Costco has a modern digital hearing aid the Signature 5 Kirkland and ask if anyone on this board has any experience with Costco hearing aids.
The hearing aid "design" is under the hands of a "hearing specialist" not a Medical Doctor. I believe that is the normal approach regardless where one purchases "fitted" hearing aids.
My primary care doctor has confirmed via his limited hearing test equipment that I am a candidate for hearing aids.
yes, the Costco setup includes a sound booth. Not sure on the credentials of the person doing the tests... I can ask.
I found a hearing aid blog and there is a lot on Costco hearing aids, not just one brand. Many people report satisfaction with the uner 2K $ for a pair with remote and many are devoted Costco customers who speak highly of the Costco customer service and portability of guarantee and service between stores. Costco gives a 90 day trial period. I don't see how they can due that unless most people keep their aids. They can't resell the returned products as new, can they?
I found a hearing aid blog and there is a lot on Costco hearing aids, not just one brand. Many people report satisfaction with the uner 2K $ for a pair with remote and many are devoted Costco customers who speak highly of the Costco customer service and portability of guarantee and service between stores. Costco gives a 90 day trial period. I don't see how they can due that unless most people keep their aids. They can't resell the returned products as new, can they?
Interesting. Sounds like you just need to check in with your primary care doctor to satisfy the insurance company?
When you said hearing specialist before, that set off all sorts of red flags. If it's an audiologist with a sound-proof booth and all the rest, that is better.
I would personally go to an independent audiologist, because they have a variety of brands and can make the recommendation that will work best for you. Sometimes a place can make the recommendation that works best for them, because they only have their own brand's models to choose from.
As long as they offer at least a 30-day full refund guarantee, it's something to consider. :-)
BC
When you said hearing specialist before, that set off all sorts of red flags. If it's an audiologist with a sound-proof booth and all the rest, that is better.
I would personally go to an independent audiologist, because they have a variety of brands and can make the recommendation that will work best for you. Sometimes a place can make the recommendation that works best for them, because they only have their own brand's models to choose from.
As long as they offer at least a 30-day full refund guarantee, it's something to consider. :-)
BC
Presumably Costco sells its name band and other hearing aids via its in-store audiologist. I have an appointment with one next week.
The MD subject came up when I checked with my insurance company that offers a one time $1000. contribution to the purchase of hearing aids. On talking with a representative of the insurance company (UHC) I left with the understanding I needed a doctor's (MD) statement that hearing aids were needed... subject to testing by an audiologist.
Costco provides for follow up adjustments as part of the sale..
The MD subject came up when I checked with my insurance company that offers a one time $1000. contribution to the purchase of hearing aids. On talking with a representative of the insurance company (UHC) I left with the understanding I needed a doctor's (MD) statement that hearing aids were needed... subject to testing by an audiologist.
Costco provides for follow up adjustments as part of the sale..
Hm, I would not go for this. You need an audiologist to test your hearing, help you select appropriate aids, program your aids, and troubleshoot if anything comes up or you don't like the hearing aids you chose.
The only reason you would need a medical doctor would be if the audiologist's testing showed the possibility of a conductive hearing loss. That means a problem with the middle ear. It's impossible to know where your problem is without an audiologist. That's why it's always best to go to them instead of a hearing specialist, which is typically an unregulated position.
BC
The only reason you would need a medical doctor would be if the audiologist's testing showed the possibility of a conductive hearing loss. That means a problem with the middle ear. It's impossible to know where your problem is without an audiologist. That's why it's always best to go to them instead of a hearing specialist, which is typically an unregulated position.
BC
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