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A while back, I asked for assistance with selecting a hearing aid manufacturer and supplier.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4328166/posts

Of the 50+ replies, most of them (about 35) said go to Costco and nobody had anything bad to say about Costco.

As an update, I just got home from Costco with my new Phillips brand aids, and so far so good. My out-of-pocket was $1,599 plus a 1% Illinois tax. That's compared to several thousand for other suppliers.

Next step is to send in receipts to see if any of this is covered by my Medicare supplement. I'm guessing no, but I know how much I would get if I didn't send any paperwork.

So, thanks to everyone who pointed me to Costco. It really was the best deal I could find, other than the $99 dollar DIY stuff I stated seeing on Facebook as soon as I looked at the different hearing aid sites.

1 posted on 08/10/2025 10:58:07 AM PDT by Bernard
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To: Bernard

May all that you hear ring clear and harmonious.


2 posted on 08/10/2025 11:02:16 AM PDT by mairdie
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To: Bernard

I recently received a replacement set of Oticon aids from the veterans administration. Cost to me: 15 minutes of travel to the local VA facility. They will provide a new set if needed every four years.


3 posted on 08/10/2025 11:03:08 AM PDT by JimRed (TERM LIMITS, NOW! Finish the damned WALL! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH! )
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To: Bernard

Do they make one that allows me to block the frequency of my wife’s voice when in critical bitch mode?

Just for humor.... 😁


5 posted on 08/10/2025 11:25:22 AM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings )
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To: Bernard

What?

(Sorry, couldn’t resist). :)


9 posted on 08/10/2025 12:08:31 PM PDT by Reddy (BO stinks)
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To: Bernard

Bernard wrote: “Next step is to send in receipts to see if any of this is covered by my Medicare supplement. I’m guessing no, but I know how much I would get if I didn’t send any paperwork.”

Can’t comment since I’m not familiar with your supplement.
However, if they don’t cover it, keep your paperwork, they maybe deductible on your state taxes.


10 posted on 08/10/2025 12:10:36 PM PDT by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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To: Bernard

Thanks for this info. Please keep has updated. I’ll looking to upgrade from an 8 year old Phonak set.


12 posted on 08/10/2025 1:03:46 PM PDT by Texaspeptoman (Even cannibals... get fed up with people sometimes.)
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