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From: Jeff.Best@f71.n135.z1.fidonet.org (Jeff Best)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Hearing aids and insurance
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Date: 30 Nov 90 05:06:39 GMT
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I have a son also who is deaf and has 2 hearing aids I have not been able to 
find an insurance company that will pay for hearing aids or hearing test to 
date I have been looking for 3 1/2 years now all I can tell you is if the 
doctor or person selling you the hearing aids is so shocked your company 
doesn't pay then ask them what company has paid for 1 of their previous 
clients hearing aids? also make sure you buy insurance on the HEARING AIDS 
it is a wise investment around 85.00 to 105.00 per aid for 3 years for 100% 
coverage includes replacement if lost however if replaced you have to pay 
the full premimun again still alot cheaper than buying a new aid some people 
lose there aid about every 2 1/2 years I have been told because the life 
expectancy is 3 years! hope this is of some help to you .
                                                      CHOW FOR NOW !
                                                       /-*=JEFF=*-\ 
 

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