Expert Articles
Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?
Hearing loss is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States, more than 48 million people suffer from hearing loss, and this number is expected to increase in the coming years. Medicare is a federal health insurance program that...
When Your Ears Keep Ringing, It Might Be Tinnitus
With Washington full of so many of the peaceful sounds of nature, it can be jarring to have them interrupted by an intermittent or constant ringing in your ears. This noise is known as tinnitus — pronounced as tin-it-us by some and tin-ight-us by others. According to...
Audiologist Or Hearing Aid Specialist? What’s The Difference?
I’ve been asked a lot about the differences between a hearing instrument specialist and an audiologist, so I thought I’d create an informational guide for you regarding what each one does and what you might need for your hearing challenges. In short, though, while an...
Does BlueCross BlueShield Federal Employee Program Cover Hearing Aids?
Have you been confused trying to figure out if your BlueCross BlueShield Federal Employee Program insurance plan covers you for hearing aids? If so, then you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll talk you through what your BlueCross BlueShield Federal Employee...
Repair Your Hearing Aids Before Buying New Ones
Your hearing aids will face some adversity throughout their lives. It's only natural for them to get dirty, wet, or damaged. Before you toss them in the junk drawer and write them off completely, bring them to us first. Our specialty lies in hearing healthcare and...
What Are the Different Styles of Hearing Aids?
When it comes to choosing the best hearing aid, it’s natural to instantly turn to the internet to find out who the top manufacturers are and what their hearing aids can do. However, given the surplus of false information online, these should be some of the later...
Prescription Hearing Aids or Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids?
There’s been a lot of chatter among hearing care professionals about over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and how they might benefit, or harm, a person’s hearing. Let me differentiate them from regular hearing aids for you: When I say, “over the counter,” I mean that...
Does LEOFF Plan 1 Insurance Cover Hearing Aids?
Have you been confused trying to figure out if your Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System (LEOFF) Plan 1 insurance plan covers you for hearing aids? If so, then you’re in the right place. LEOFF Plan 1 is offered by the Washington State...
Does Regence Insurance Cover Hearing Aids?
Have you been confused trying to figure out if your Regence insurance plan covers you for hearing aids? If so, then you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll talk you through what your Regence insurance plan includes when it comes to hearing healthcare and...
U.S. Army Veteran Awarded $8.2M From Hearing Protection Blunder
November is always an emotional month. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we start to appreciate our family and friends just a little bit more than other months. It’s easy to forget how lucky we are sometimes. Before we get to that part of the month, we must first pay...