Signs that hearing aids may not be providing enough benefit

1. Have difficulty hearing conversations, especially with background noise?

2. Often ask people to repeat themselves?

3. Often misunderstand what people say?

4. Have trouble hearing on the telephone?

5. Turn up the volume on the TV louder than others in the room prefer?

6. Feel people often mumble when they talk?

7. Regularly withdraw from conversations because it’s too difficult to hear?

8. Read lips to understand what people are saying?

How much does a Cochlear Implant cost?

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Unlike hearing aids, Cochlear Implants are covered by Medicare. They are also covered by most insurance plans* and typically Medicaid.** Contact your insurance company or local Hearing Implant Specialist to determine coverage as well as your estimated out-of-pocket expenses. The cost of the cochlear implant will vary from person to person based on their specific health plan.

Cochlear implant systems
Covered by most insurance plans

*Typically covered by Medicaid or Medicare

Bone conduction solutions

Covered by most insurance plans

*Typically covered* by Medicaid or Medicare

Hearing aids

Generally not covered by Medicaid under the age of 21 

By law are not covered in traditional Medicare.

Coverage may be available in certain Medicare Advantage Plans.

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Did you know ?

Cochlear implants are electronic devices surgically implanted to restore hearing for individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. They bypass the damaged parts of the inner ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve, offering an alternative to hearing aids for those who don't benefit sufficiently from them

What’s the difference between hearing aids and cochlear implants?

Hearing aids help many people by making the sounds they hear louder. Unfortunately, as hearing loss progresses, sounds need to not only be louder, they need to be made clearer. Cochlear implants may help give you that clarity, even in noisy environments.1

Life is meant to be heard. Whether you're at work, socializing, or simply enjoying your favorite music, aural rehabilitation can help you make the most of your hearing. With consistent practice and engaging activities, you can improve your listening skills and help your brain better process sound through your hearing device.

As you begin your journey, keep these tips in mind:

• Some Cochlear™ aural rehabilitation tools—such as auditory training exercises—are best done with a listening partner.

• Other resources can be completed on your own, like the Telephone with Confidence active listening activities or the Cochlear™ CoPilot app.

• To get the best results, wear your sound processor as much as possible—ideally 10 or more hours each day, as recommended by audiologists.

• Those who succeed most with hearing rehabilitation often dedicate time each day to listening practice, focusing on exercises they enjoy and find most helpful.

• How they work:

  The external processor captures sound, converts it into electrical signals, and transmits them to the internal implant, which then stimulates the auditory nerve. 

• Who benefits:

  Adults and children with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss who do not benefit adequately from hearing aids are often considered candidates. 

• Types:

  Various models and systems are available, including those with different external processor placements and internal implant designs. 

• Surgery:

  Cochlear implant surgery involves placing the internal implant under the skin and inserting an electrode array into the cochlea. 

• Benefits:

  Cochlear implants can significantly improve hearing, speech understanding, and overall quality of life. 

• Rehabilitation:

  Post-implantation rehabilitation and training are crucial for maximizing hearing ability and speech skills. 

• Purpose:

  To provide hearing and speech perception for individuals with severe hearing loss. 

• Components:

  Cochlear implants consist of an external sound processor (worn outside the body) and an internal implant (inserted surgically under the skin).