Original Medicare generally does not cover hearing aids, but some diagnostic tests and Medicare Advantage benefits may apply. Learn what to check.
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Hearing Protection at Work
Meet Nate Dobson Nate is a local small-business owner. He owns Dobson Details, an auto-detailing shop in Polk City, IA. He loves his job because he gets Read More »
Merit Community Health Series: Mitigating and Managing Falls with Dr. Sydney Moore
In our previous blog post, we discussed the relationship between hearing loss and risk of falls. We also highlighted the only hearing aids with built-in fall detection Read More »
Hearing Loss and Fall Risk
Hearing Loss and Fall Risk Falls are a leading cause of injuries in older adults and pose a significant health risk. Falls can lead to a loss Read More »
Merit Hearing Covid-19 Precautions and Beyond
As we ease out of COVID restrictions, Merit Hearing is still committed to the safety of our patients and staff. During the pandemic, many at-risk patients have Read More »
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Auditory Processing is… … is defined by how well our central nervous system utilizes and interprets auditory information, specifically for the purposes of language. Essentially, we HEAR Read More »
Private Label Hearing Aids
There are 6 major hearing aid brands available in the United States: Oticon, Widex, Starkey, ReSound, Signia (Siemens), and Sonova (Phonak and Unitron). Some clinics will sell Read More »
Do I Need a Prescription for Hearing Aids?
Currently, hearing aids must be dispensed by a licensed professional, such as an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser. Many states require that the patient has had Read More »
Hearing Aid Batteries
Hearing aids run on batteries. The most common sizes of hearing aid batteries are 312, 10, and 13. Less commonly, hearing aids can also take size 675 Read More »
Hobbies That Can Lead to Hearing Loss
Wearing hearing protection whenever you’re exposed to loud noise can protect your hearing later in life. Noise exposure can occur during work, hobbies, or other recreational activities. Read More »