When is a HEARING AID not really a HEARING AID? There's been a lot of talk lately about OTC (over-the-counter) hearing devices. We thought it might be helpful to explain the issues. OTC From $395 each VS. From $695 each OTC "Over-the-Counter" device: Non-prescription generic amplifier (usually made in China). Real Hearing Aid: Only a real hearing aid has advanced digital technology (microchip with 552 million calculations per second!) A real hearing aid is programmed (by a licensed professional) to match your exact hearing loss, to give you the best possible results. Another common question: Does Medicare cover hearings aids? No, they do not. Since you have to pay for your hearing aids out-of-pocket, we recommend that you don't waste your time or money on an OTC piece of junk, or at a "traditional" over-priced hearing aid center. At Hear-Wise, we offer all the latest hearing aid technology at dramatically lower prices. Hear-Wise: Your SMART CHOICE for Affordable Hearing Healthcare! HEARWISE Hear Your Best...for less! COLORADO REAL HEARING AID SERVING THE HEARING FOR IMPAIRED OVER IN EVE OF 3707 Parkmoor Village Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80917 719-576-1449. www.hear-wise.com When is a HEARING AID not really a HEARING AID ? There's been a lot of talk lately about OTC ( over - the - counter ) hearing devices . We thought it might be helpful to explain the issues . OTC From $ 395 each VS. From $ 695 each OTC " Over - the - Counter " device : Non - prescription generic amplifier ( usually made in China ) . Real Hearing Aid : Only a real hearing aid has advanced digital technology ( microchip with 552 million calculations per second ! ) A real hearing aid is programmed ( by a licensed professional ) to match your exact hearing loss , to give you the best possible results . Another common question : Does Medicare cover hearings aids ? No , they do not . Since you have to pay for your hearing aids out - of - pocket , we recommend that you don't waste your time or money on an OTC piece of junk , or at a " traditional " over - priced hearing aid center . At Hear - Wise , we offer all the latest hearing aid technology at dramatically lower prices . Hear - Wise : Your SMART CHOICE for Affordable Hearing Healthcare ! HEARWISE Hear Your Best ... for less ! COLORADO REAL HEARING AID SERVING THE HEARING FOR IMPAIRED OVER IN EVE OF 3707 Parkmoor Village Dr. Colorado Springs , CO 80917 719-576-1449 . www.hear-wise.com