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All Saskatchewan residents are eligible to receive services through
the Hearing Aid Plan. The Hearing Aid Plan provides:
- audiological evaluation;
- hearing aids and fittings;
- counselling;
- education.
Audiological Exams
Professional audiologists perform complete hearing exams on children
and adults. An audiologist is a specialist in testing hearing and
recommending appropriate hearing aids.
Hearing Aid Plan audiologists work closely with physicians, public
health nurses, and speech language pathologists to ensure clients
get a complete range of hearing treatment and rehabilitation services.
Hearing Aids
The Right Model
Your audiologist selects the best hearing aid for your
hearing loss. There is a large selection of aids, such as in-the-ear
and behind-the-ear models. Trained technicians help fit you with
a hearing aid and show you how to use it properly. All hearing aids
purchased through the Hearing Aid Plan are under warranty for two
years. Some companies offer extended packages.
Repair Services
The Hearing Aid Plan provides repair services for hearing
aids, whether or not they were purchased through the plan. If possible,
your aid will be replaced right at the Hearing Aid Plan offices.
Sometimes extensive repairs require sending the hearing aid to
the manufacturer for repair. In this case, the Hearing Aid Plan
will lend you a hearing aid while yours is being repaired, depending
on the model you use.
Accessories
A number of hearing aid accessories are available through
the Hearing Aid Plan. Batteries are available only with the purchase
of a new hearing aid. Additional batteries can be purchased at most
pharmacies.
Community Education
Staff at the Hearing Aid Plan are pleased to speak to community
groups about hearing impairments. Some of the topics we cover are:
- occupational hearing risks;
- common causes of impairment;
- rehabilitation services.
Hearing Aid Plan staff also provide consultation to other health
professionals.
Hearing Aid Plan Costs
Service Fees
The Hearing Aid Plan is pleased to sell hearing aids and
accessories at a reasonable cost. There is a fee for the hearing
test and fitting service as well as the hearing aid if you need
one. Hearing aid prices may change from year to year. Please contact
the Hearing Aid Plan office to find out the current price.
Payment Methods
You can pay by cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard or Interac. Installment
plans are available if you are unable to pay the entire price immediately.
Refunds
If you are dissatisfied with your hearing aid, you may return within
60 days of the date of purchase. Accessory and service charges are
non-refundable.
Contact Us
2nd Floor - Sturdy Stone Building
122 3rd Ave. N.
Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6
(306) 655-4170
Fax: 655-4183
Self Referral
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