In Canada medical coverage for hearing aids varies by province. Down east the govt covers most of it. It is almost nada in ALberta unless you are 65+ or very low income or a kid under 18 then there is some coverage. I had to piece together the funds for this. I do get $500 back but when they cost $4,000 it doesn’t seem like much. I broke down and spent the money because it was getting to the point that I couldn’t hear very well outside and felt my safety was at stake. Needless to say the tinnitus has been worse since doing BCG and some days it is like a loud dentist drill in both ears. The aids lessen it quite a bit. I got higher end ones as these are supposed to last for 7-10 years with good care. The hearing test and exam was included as are all the tuneups for the aids and check ins with the specialist. I hope that I made a wise choice as it was a lot of money to spend.
Jeanne, if you guys are in finanacial need there should be some help no?
