How much do hearing aids cost?
How do I know what type of hearing aid is right for me?
Does insurance cover the services provided by Central Illinois Hearing?
What if I purchase a hearing aid and don’t like it?
Do I need a doctor’s referral to see an audiologist?
What is an audiologist?
I don’t have a problem hearing, but I have a constant “ringing” in my ears. What causes this?
Will hearing aids restore my hearing to normal?
How does noise affect hearing? 

How much do hearing aids cost?
Hearing aids can range in cost from approximately $800 for a regular, conventional hearing aid, and up to $2,200 for a digital hearing aid, and applicable professional fees.

How do I know what type of hearing aid is right for me? 
The staff at CIH will help you determine which hearing aid is best for you based on your needs and budget.

Does insurance cover the services provided by Central Illinois Hearing? 
Health insurance plans may cover some services provided by CIH. Claims will be processed when applicable. To determine eligibility, contact your insurance carrier. 

What if I purchase a hearing aid and don’t like it?
You don’t have to keep – or pay for – a hearing aid that doesn’t work for you. A different type or style of hearing aid may be selected; however, in the event a hearing aid does not meet your satisfaction, and you return the aid within the agreed-upon trial period, you will not be charged for it. 

Do I need a doctor’s referral to see an audiologist?
It is helpful, but not necessary. If a communication problem requires medical treatment, your doctor will be advised by the audiologist.

What is an audiologist?
An audiologist is a university-trained healthcare professional who specializes in the identification, assessment and prevention of hearing loss. Audiologists are specially trained in the non-medical management of communication problems caused by hearing loss.

I don’t have a problem hearing, but I have a constant “ringing” in my ears. What causes this?
Ringing or buzzing in the ears is called tinnitus. It may or may not be associated with a hearing loss and remains a medical mystery in which there are multiple causes, but very few successful treatment options. It may be brief and occasional in some persons, while others have constant tinnitus that can prevent them from leading a normal life.

Will hearing aids restore my hearing to normal?
Hearing aids are designed to “aid” a person’s hearing. Hearing aids cannot restore human hearing, nor will they retard the progression of hearing loss. They will help supplement a person’s communication ability in certain environments.

How does noise affect hearing?
Prolonged exposure to high-intensity noise such as that in industry, the military, loud music and many environmental sources can cause permanent damage to the inner ear, which is irreversible either medically or surgically and can cause permanent hearing loss and/or tinnitus. Prevention is important.
 
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