How much does AidRight.com save you? (Price Comparison Chart)
How much are your Hearing Aids?
Why buy Hearing Aids online from Aid Right?
How do Hearing Aids work?
How does it all work?
How is the local clinic compensated?
Do you sell Beltone, Miracle Ear, or Audibel?
Does insurance cover the cost of Hearing Aids?

How much does AidRight.com save you?

Our customers save an average of $400 per aid. Aid Right saves you money by selling a large volume of hearing aids. This way we are able to negotiate lower prices for you and pay your local clinic more, ensuring only the highest quality of service. Below are examples* of a few hearing aids to let you see just how much you could save. (All prices are per aid)

How much are your Hearing Aids?

Aidright.com prices range from $1,095 to $2,499. This price includes:

A Hearing Test by a hearing specialist in your area*
A Professional to help you with the process of buying a hearing aid thats right for you
Custom Programming of the device to fit your specific hearing loss
Custom Impressions of your ear
1 full year of follow-up service and adjustments
A 45-day trial period to make sure you are fully satisfied
1-3 year Factory Warranty depending on the device
1-3 year Loss and Damage Insurance depending on the device

*Due to Medicare Law and some insurance companies, Audiologists are required to bill you for the hearing test. Please bring your insurance card with you to the hearing test, in case they need to see it. Most hearing tests range from $50 - $80. If you must pay this amount upfront and out of pocket, we will refund it back to you.

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Why should I purchase Hearing Aids through AidRight.com?

Most people realize that buying a hearing aid can be a complicated and costly procedure. Here at AidRight we have the best technology at the lowest prices, unparalleled service, and we are audiologist owned and operated with over 30 years of hearing aid experience.

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How do Hearing Aids work?

Hearing aids are basically made up of four primary components; a battery for power, microphone, amplifier, and receiver ( speaker ). Sound is picked up by the microphone and sent to the amplifier, where it is increased according to the wearer’s need. The amplifier then sends to the receiver, which sends the amplified sound into the ear. Today’s digital hearing aids are more complex, but still perform the same basic function of amplifying sound. The difference is in the digital processor contained in the amplifier portion of the hearing aid. These are essentially mini computers and are capable of performing a variety of functions.

There are several models of hearing aids to choose from including behind-the-ear ( BTE ), in-the-ear ( ITE ), in-the-canal ( ITC ), and completely-in-the-canal ( CIC ). BTEs sit behind the ear with an ear mold connected to them to deliver the sound to the ear. ITE, ITC, and CICs are contained in the ear. The ITE fills your ear completely, the ITC fills about half the bowl of your ear, and the CIC is in the ear canal with the face at the opening of the canal.

The primary function and benefit of a digital hearing aid is cleaner sound quality compared to earlier analog products. Digital processors use filters to clean up the sound before it is sent to the receiver. Many products have microphone noise reduction and environmental noise reduction systems that reduce the unwanted sounds before being sent to the receiver. The end result is clearer, more comfortable sound. Noise reduction systems vary in their effectiveness, with the most effective found in the latest ( and most expensive ) technology. Digital hearing aids are usually computer programmable. This means we can change the settings on your hearing aid in the office so you do not have to be without your aid. It also means we can be much more precise in fitting your loss than ever before. Digital hearing aids allow us to control a multitude of functions so there are very few problems that cannot be overcome through proper programming.

Perhaps the most useful addition one can get on their digital hearing aid is a Directional Microphone System. These work to reduce the sound from behind coming into the hearing aid. When you enter a noisy environment ( restaurants, parties, baseball games ), you push a button on the hearing aid to activate the Direction Microphone System. The hearing aid will beep to let you know the settings have been changed. Sounds coming from behind will be amplified less than sounds from the front, reducing the interference of those noises with the sounds your trying to hear in front of you. Some directional microphones are adaptive. This means they will track loud sounds behind you even if they are moving. The most advanced directional microphones are capable of suppressing multiple sound sources at the same time. Directional microphones can be activated automatically or manually, or both, depending on the product. Directional microphones are available on ITC and larger models, but we feel their benefit far outweighs the problem of size. We counsel people all the time that the only people that generally notice hearing aids are those that wear them, and those that work with them.

Another excellent feature found in many digital products is Feedback Cancellation. There are several forms of feedback cancellation on the market today, some more effective than others. The discussion of how they work can get complicated, so for the sake of brevity, we will keep it simple. Feedback, that terrible high pitch squeal, occurs when sound from the receiver loops back to the microphone, and it happens for a variety of reasons. Most hearing aid wearers will experience feedback when they put their hand over their ear, or the phone to their ear. This is because they are blocking the sound that comes out of the vent ( an air hole in the aid for pressure relief ) and forcing it back on the microphone. Feedback will also occur if a hearing aid does not fit properly, or if a component is faulty, or if the hearing aid is not properly adjusted. Think of the person at church or in a meeting whose hearing aid keeps squealing. This is why it is so important to work with a trained professional that knows what they are doing. Earwax in the ear canal will also cause feedback, because the sound will bounce off the wax and come back out of the ear. If the physical fit is bad, the adjustments are wrong, a component has failed, or the ear canal is blocked with wax, feedback is our first clue.

Feedback cancellation products were developed to help with the problem associated with telephones, wearing hats, hugs, combing hair, etc. They are not meant to stop feedback as a result of a poor fit, adjustment, wax in the ear, or component failure. Most current feedback cancellation systems in use today will control the feedback either before it happens, or within seconds of its occurrence. How they do it is not as important as the fact that they do work. Because feedback is so highly annoying we strongly recommend purchasing a product that has feedback cancellation. Your hearing professional can help you with this decision.

There are also a variety of wearer activated controls available on hearing aids. Many have volume controls so you may manually adjust the loudness of your hearing aid. Push buttons are used when the hearing aid has multiple memories available for different listening situations. The wearer simply pushes the button and the aid activates the directional microphones to reduce noise from behind, the telecoil for talking on the phone, or a variety of functions designed to enhance your listening experience. Some products are available with remote controls to change the hearing aid settings.

As you can see there are a lot of choices to make when determining the right hearing aid for you. And because we are all so uniquely different, it’s very hard to know what works for you until you try it. That’s why at AidRight.com we insist our clients meet with a trained Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist to help them through the decision making process. That’s also why we allow a 45 day trial period to give you ample time to be sure your hearing aid is right for you.

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How does it all work?

When you call or email, your case is assigned to one of our experienced hearing consultants

Your consultant will review your case and discuss your needs, answer your questions and go over differences in hearing aid brands and models

Next, they will inform you of AidRight’s policies and guarantees

AidRight will then contact an approved clinic in your area, which will contact you to set up an appointment for a no obligation hearing test. After your hearing test, they will discuss the results and make recommendations as to what hearing aids will work best for you based on your hearing loss, finances, and lifestyle considerations. You are under no obligation to purchase. If you need time to think or talk about your decision with loved ones, please do! We want you to feel confident about your decision, so please call your AidRight representative with any questions.
If you are ready to go forward, they will take ear impressions if necessary and order your hearing aids.

Payment will be due at this time. You may call us from the clinic and we will process your payment information, or you may pay us online. You may also mail us a check or money order, though this will slow down your order process. Your order will be processed when we have received payment.

The clinic will receive your order typically within 2 weeks. If you need to place a rush order we will accommodate your request. Rush orders usually take about 5 days to process and there is an additional fee. When the clinic receives your order they will contact you for an appointment to perform the initial fitting.

All AidRight hearing aids come with a 45 day trial period beginning on the day you are fit with your hearing aids. If you are not satisfied with your hearing aids you have two options:

1) You may return the aids and order a different product. This is not unusual as your hearing is very personal and unique. What works well with one person may not work well with another. Your satisfaction is our top priority! If you try a different product your 45 day trial period will start over when the new hearing aids are fit.

2) You may return your aids for a full refund less a restocking fee of $100 per aid. This is to compensate our dispensers for their time and effort, and to cover shipping costs.

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How is the local clinic compensated?

Clinics are compensated for their services by AidRight. Each clinic receives the same payment for each hearing aid dispensed regardless of style or brand. This way there is no incentive for them to push one product over another, so the recommendation they make will be based solely on your needs. Each clinic is carefully evaluated by AidRight to insure the highest level of service and that they are current with established best practices in Audiology.

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Do you sell Beltone, Miracle Ear, or Audibel?

Beltone, Miracle Ear, and Audibel hearing aids are manufactured by other companies and merely labeled with the franchise name at a higher price. In most cases you will be able to save money - by choosing the Manufacturer Brand instead. Beltone is made by GN ReSound. Miracle Ear is made by Siemens, and Audibel by Starkey.

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Does insurance cover the cost of Hearing Aids?

Most private pay insurance plans do not cover hearing aids, but there are exceptions. You should check with your insurance carrier to find out if they provide any benefit. Medicare does not cover the cost of hearing aids. If you do have hearing aid coverage, we will provide you with the information to obtain direct reimbursement from your insurance company. If your insurance company has negotiated pricing plans ( discounted hearing aid pricing ), we may be able to offer special discounts to keep your out of pocket costs the same. Our experience has been that generally these types of plans having pricing that is already higher than ours.

The Bottom Line - At AidRight, we are confident that you will be pleased with both our service and our pricing. Our hope is you will refer friends and family to us for their hearing health care needs.
Because at AidRight you get the Right Aid at the Right Price!

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