Human Services Medicaid says no hearing aid help
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:58 pm
Dear Sir,
I am 58 years old, disabled, and on Arkansas S.S.I. I have Arkansas Medicaid only as my health insurance.
I have had a hearing test by a licensed audiologist and was found to have moderate to severe hearing loss in both ears.
I have researched hearing aids, their abilities and pricing. I have found the best product for the money spent, and at a considerably lower price than the local market. Whereas most hearing aids from hearing aid centers sell in a range from four to six thousand dollars. I have found a pair of state-of-the-art hearing aids "Kirkland Signature 9.0" from COSTCO. They come complete with testing, configuration/programing, and follow up care for a total of fifteen hundred dollars. Yet they might as well be $10,000.00 since I don’t have the money.
In my attempt to find assistance for the hearing aid, I have contacted Arkansas Medicaid, Arkansas Department of Human Services, The Arkansas Health Department, and The Social Security Office. I found no help, nor any leads as to where to apply for assistance.
I am seeking a grant, supplement, or financing. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
I am 58 years old, disabled, and on Arkansas S.S.I. I have Arkansas Medicaid only as my health insurance.
I have had a hearing test by a licensed audiologist and was found to have moderate to severe hearing loss in both ears.
I have researched hearing aids, their abilities and pricing. I have found the best product for the money spent, and at a considerably lower price than the local market. Whereas most hearing aids from hearing aid centers sell in a range from four to six thousand dollars. I have found a pair of state-of-the-art hearing aids "Kirkland Signature 9.0" from COSTCO. They come complete with testing, configuration/programing, and follow up care for a total of fifteen hundred dollars. Yet they might as well be $10,000.00 since I don’t have the money.
In my attempt to find assistance for the hearing aid, I have contacted Arkansas Medicaid, Arkansas Department of Human Services, The Arkansas Health Department, and The Social Security Office. I found no help, nor any leads as to where to apply for assistance.
I am seeking a grant, supplement, or financing. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.