Formerly, hearing aids required a prescription and came with a high price tag — now, Americans over age 18 who have mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids over the counter in drugstores.
People should check their insurance coverage particulars before making an appointment.Who's selling what?All told, over a dozen manufacturers are now making different models of OTC hearing aids., for example, are selling Lexie Lumen hearing aids nationwide for $799, according to the AP.
Walmart offers OTC hearing aids ranging from about $200 to $1,000 per pair , the same source also noted.
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