I am now wearing one (1) hearing aid, due to moderate hearing loss in one ear. I went to audiologist (specialist) in The Villages health system (they still accept my insurance). Had both ears tested, then waited 6 months for a retest, same results. I discussed hearing aids and was informed that my insurance had a wide variety of coverages, so I called my insurance and was told HEAR USA was their vendor of choice. Went to HEAR USA (Brownwood), and they tested my ears again, with the same results, and tried a middle range hearing aid around $1600 or so. I explained that this was my first hearing aid, and I wanted the 'entry level' unit, over the ear style, cost around $800, and with my insurance, a 3 year warranty, including replacement, free batteries for 3 years.
RESULT: The entry level unit is working great for me, and I do not care if someone sees the hearing aid. I did not need all the bells and whistles of the expensive units, especially since I only need one. This is a digital unit, and is programmed for my specific hearing loss.
This solution worked for me, and may or may not work for others.
Hope this helps.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV. 
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