Hearing Aids in Columbus, NE

It starts with a hearing test. Dr. Fuchs measures the type and degree of your hearing loss in each ear, then asks about your week: work, church, the grandkids, the tractor cab, the TV at night. She sorts lifestyles into four rough groups (active, casual, quiet, and very quiet) because a busy schedule calls for different technology than a mostly at-home one.

Dexterity, eyesight, and how much you want the device to show all factor in too. You'll get her honest recommendation and the reasons behind it, with your test results explained in plain terms. She believes educated patients make the best decisions, and she'd rather you take your time than feel pushed.

AUDIO-LOGIC, PC fits six styles. Behind-the-ear (BTE) and mini BTE models sit behind the ear and suit a wide range of hearing loss. Receiver-in-canal (RIC) devices are small, light, and the most common choice today. In-the-ear (ITE), in-the-canal (ITC), and completely-in-canal (CIC) styles are custom-shaped from an impression of your ear.

Smaller styles are harder to see but have less room for features and batteries. Larger ones are easier to handle and are often rechargeable. Dr. Fuchs will tell you which styles suit your hearing loss and ear shape before you pick. See every option on our hearing aid styles page.

Sometimes, and it depends entirely on your plan. When AUDIO-LOGIC, PC is a preferred provider for your insurance, we bill the carrier directly so you don't have to file the claim yourself. Some plans cover part of the cost of hearing aids, some cover only the hearing test, and some cover neither.

FSA and HSA funds can be used for hearing aids and related care. Call (402) 564-9198 before your appointment with your insurance card handy, and we'll help you find out what your plan includes so you know your costs before anything is ordered. Our financing options page has more detail.

Your purchase includes three years of follow-up care. During that time, cleanings, batteries, and refittings are included, so you can come in when something sounds off without wondering about a bill. Dr. Fuchs would rather see you for a quick adjustment than have your hearing aids sit unused at home.

Refittings matter because hearing changes. If a yearly hearing test shows a shift, she reprograms your devices to match and checks them again with Real Ear Measurement. Warranty repairs on devices bought here carry minimal or no charge, and extended loss and damage coverage is available on some models. That ongoing relationship is a big part of why patients have stayed with this practice for decades.

Yes. Many problems are fixed right in our Columbus office: clogged wax filters, weak sound, whistling, Bluetooth that won't connect, or a device that won't charge. A good cleaning solves more issues than most people expect, and for patients who bought their hearing aids here, cleanings are included for three years.

When a repair needs the manufacturer, we send the device out, track it, and handle the warranty paperwork for you. Warranty repairs on devices purchased from AUDIO-LOGIC, PC carry minimal or no charge. Call (402) 564-9198 to describe the problem, or read more on our hearing aid repairs page.