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ThirdOfFive
04-30-2025, 09:12 AM
Need new hearing aids...After researching old threads have come up w/two possibilities that seem to have impressed some of the posters here:

UHC Hearing (Sarah Montero, Aud.D.)

Lake Hearing Services (?), (Paige Anderson Hold, Aud.D.)

Looking for all the eggs in one basket: testing, ordering and follow-up all at the same place.

Any input pro or con will be appreciated.

villagetinker
04-30-2025, 12:01 PM
What insurance do you have, I have AARP UHC medigap and it has a "discount" for hearing aids through HEAR USA. Have also used Sarah Montero as Hear USA does not clean the ears. My point, check with your carrier to if you have any coverage and with whom, then you can check here if you have multiple options.

ThirdOfFive
04-30-2025, 01:27 PM
What insurance do you have, I have AARP UHC medigap and it has a "discount" for hearing aids through HEAR USA. Have also used Sarah Montero as Hear USA does not clean the ears. My point, check with your carrier to if you have any coverage and with whom, then you can check here if you have multiple options.
UHC Group Medicare Advantage, PPO. They will pay up to $2,500 every four years.

drbales
04-30-2025, 04:50 PM
Costco - Jabra pro 20 by Resound - $1600- has all the bells and whistles

villagetinker
04-30-2025, 04:56 PM
Also, if you will be using a phone app to control the hearing aids, LOOK AT THE REVIEWS, the brand I are setup as HEADPHONES and have very limited controls to the point I deleted the app it interfered with normal operation of the phone.

Bassdeer
05-01-2025, 06:26 AM
Costco - Jabra pro 20 by Resound - $1600- has all the bells and whistles

Second Costco, my dad lost one twice and both times Costco replaced for free.

dewilson58
05-01-2025, 06:42 AM
Sam's............Lucid .

ThirdOfFive
05-01-2025, 06:43 AM
Thanx for the input.

I too thought of Costco: I've never read anything bad about their hearing services. However UHC won't budge on that: Costco isn't in their "Provider network". I pointed out to them that If I went anywhere else BUT to Costco I'd undoubtedly be spending the entire $2,500 plus a big chunk of my own change. If I went to Costco however, the two models that they sell (Philips and Jabra) start at $1,599 including charger. Of course there would be upgrade possibilities but in all likelihood I'd be saving the insurance company something like $500 or so. Didn't seem to matter.

I am thinking about appealing that.

Debfrommaine
05-01-2025, 07:25 AM
UHC Group Medicare Advantage, PPO. They will pay up to $2,500 every four years.

Our family member has these. There is a co-pay each time they go to the office to have the aides checked (fees vary if the appt is with the audiologist or a tech) and an even bigger fee if the aides have to be sent out for service, once they are out of warranty.

wsachs
05-02-2025, 06:39 AM
Need new hearing aids...After researching old threads have come up w/two possibilities that seem to have impressed some of the posters here:

UHC Hearing (Sarah Montero, Aud.D.)

Lake Hearing Services (?), (Paige Anderson Hold, Aud.D.)

Looking for all the eggs in one basket: testing, ordering and follow-up all at the same place.

Any input pro or con will be appreciated.

I use Hear USA/3261 US-441 Suite 3, Bldg C, Fruitland Park, FL 34731. Very knowledgeable and give great service after the sale!

golf4dns
05-02-2025, 07:13 AM
Costco...They provide everything you requested. I have Rexton. $1500 Bluetooth, easy to use and they work great.

Xander45
05-02-2025, 07:35 AM
Digital Hearing in Colony Plaza. John is a no pressure kind of guy. Had Starkey aids for 7 years. Love them. Any problems, he will take care of them.

NoMo50
05-02-2025, 07:54 AM
Another vote for Costco. I've been using them for my hearing aids & services for many years now, with nothing but great results. Costco charges a fraction of what you would pay at a private audiologist office, and if you have insurance that covers the aids your out of pocket cost could very well be zero. Plus, the hearing exams from Costco (free) have been the most comprehensive and detailed I have gotten. Pretty hard to go wrong.

greg.turay
05-02-2025, 08:19 AM
I have used Greg Freeman from the Villages Health at Colony center. He is the best in my opinion. Does testing, ordering, maintenance over the life of the devices and is pleasant to work with.

Need new hearing aids...After researching old threads have come up w/two possibilities that seem to have impressed some of the posters here:

UHC Hearing (Sarah Montero, Aud.D.)

Lake Hearing Services (?), (Paige Anderson Hold, Aud.D.)

Looking for all the eggs in one basket: testing, ordering and follow-up all at the same place.

Any input pro or con will be appreciated.

jjombrello
05-02-2025, 09:02 AM
You can't miss with Mid-Florida Hearing in Deaton Plaza. Family owned and have been in business over 40 years. Ask for Zack. I have Phonak hearing aids and there is no fee for maintenance check, cleaning, etc.

FFlank
05-02-2025, 09:44 AM
Another vote for Costco. I’m on my second pair from them. Even with insurance, it was more expensive to go elsewhere, and their service is amazing.

Grill Meister
05-02-2025, 09:48 AM
I cannot priase doctor Paige Holt highly enough. She is exactly that, ie. a "doctor of audiology", which means that her primary objective to help you improve the quality of life through being able to converse knowledgeably with your loved one and friends and enjoy, with pleasure, all the sounds around you. Dr. Paige will prescribe hearing aids and give you and opportunity to determine your benefit; however, that's her "primary"---not to just "sell hearing aids". I personally went through holy Unowhat with hearing aid sales people. Go to Dr. Paige----you will not regret it one minute.

SteLead
05-02-2025, 11:54 AM
Need new hearing aids...After researching old threads have come up w/two possibilities that seem to have impressed some of the posters here:

UHC Hearing (Sarah Montero, Aud.D.)

Lake Hearing Services (?), (Paige Anderson Hold, Aud.D.)

Looking for all the eggs in one basket: testing, ordering and follow-up all at the same place.

Any input pro or con will be appreciated.


Give Angelo Darby a call at Renaissance Hearing. He’s done a great job for my wife and I for several years. Also, he was $1500 cheaper than his competitors for the exact same product.

Boilerman
05-02-2025, 07:28 PM
Costco