DID YOU HEAR ME?

Don’t wait until you show signs of hearing loss before having your hearing examined by your doctor during your regular checkup. A basic hearing evaluation usually includes a quick look in the ear with a special light for looking into the ear canal and other checks to assess the sounds you can hear.

Your doctor may refer you to a hearing specialist (audiologist) or other healthcare provider who is qualified to test hearing if you:

• Have a history of exposure to loud noise.
• Feel your hearing has changed.
• Have family or friends that say you have trouble hearing and understanding them. (Those around us can be the first to notice our hearing problems.)
• Needing to turn up the volume of the television or radio.
• Difficulty understanding words, especially against background noise or in a crowd.
• Frequently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly, and loudly.
• Muffling of speech and other sounds
• Trouble hearing consonants.

The audiologist may have you listen to different sounds through headphones. This helps identify the softest sounds you can hear. They may have you repeat lists of words or complete other special tests.

How We Can Help

At Hartman Insurance Services we work with trusted businessmen and women who can provide services in Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas. Mike Hetrick is a Hearing Instrument Specialist with www.revolutionhearing.com and he is a member of Bill’s BNI group. Call Mike at 260-279-5044 if you need help ordering hearing aids and need to get fitted. You can learn more about Bill’s BNI group by visiting www.hartmaninsuranceservices.com/bni.

Medicare does not cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids. If you have an Advantage Plan, your provider might work with a certain hearing aid company that will provide some coverage for you. Call our office at 260-483-2305 and we will be happy to look up your plan benefits.

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