Do you have to be a Costco member to use the hearing aid center?
Do I need to be a Costco member to have my hearing tested? Yes. Use of Costco Hearing Aid Center services is a benefit of being a Costco member.
Does Costco hearing do real ear measurement?
The hearing aid technology offered at Costco, including ReSound, Rexton, Phonak and Philips hearing aids, are similar to what you might find in private audiology clinic and they are even required to use Real Ear Measurement when programming the devices inside of a Costco Hearing Center.
How much does a real ear measurement cost?
Through a ZipHearing provider, the median fee for real ear measurement is $75, though the majority of ZipHearing providers include real ear during the initial fitting at no additional cost.
Does Costco have real audiologists?
Costco Hearing Aid Centers are staffed primarily by licensed hearing aid specialists. Unlike audiologists, hearing aid specialists aren't required to have an advanced degree in audiology. Some Costco Hearing Aid Centers do have audiologists on staff in addition to hearing aid specialists.
Should I insist on real ear measurement?
Research shows that people who have their hearing aids fitted using real ear measurements have greater success in wearing hearing aids in the long term. A survey of hearing aid wearers who were not fitted using Real Ear Measurement showed a sharp decline (18%) in satisfaction a year after fitting.
Does Costco do hearing test?
Complimentary hearing tests, follow-up appointments, hearing aid cleaning and checkups. Complimentary loss and damage coverage (with no deductible)