Does Medicare cover hearing aids?

Original Medicare generally does not cover hearing aids, but it may cover annual diagnostic hearing evaluations. Many Medicare Advantage plans include hearing aid benefits. Your Home Audiologist verifies your benefits at no cost before your appointment.

Can I try hearing aids before I buy them?

Yes. The hearing aid evaluation includes up to two weeks with demo hearing aids when available, so you can try them in your daily life.

What is real ear measurement and why does it matter?

Real ear measurement uses a small microphone in your ear canal to confirm your hearing aids deliver the correct sound at your eardrum. It is included in every fitting at Your Home Audiologist.

Do you service hearing aids I bought somewhere else?

Hearing aid maintenance includes a check, cleaning, programming, adjustments, and real ear verification.

Are you a Lyric provider?

Yes. Dr. Jennifer Srour, AuD is a certified Lyric provider. Lyric is a 100% invisible hearing aid placed deep in the ear canal and worn around the clock.

Can hearing aids help with tinnitus?

Often, yes. When hearing loss is present, hearing aids can make tinnitus less noticeable by improving access to outside sounds. They are not a cure, but they are a commonly recommended option.

Can I be fitted at the Old Bridge office instead of at home?

Yes. Hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and adjustments are available at our Old Bridge office by appointment, at in-office pricing.

Hearing Aids & Hearing Aid Fittings in New Jersey

Q: How much do hearing aids cost?

A hearing aid evaluation in home is $200, and in office is $150 unless covered by your insurance. This includes a demonstration with up to two weeks of demo hearing aids when available. Device pricing is reviewed after your evaluation. Insurance hearing aid benefits and financing are available.

Personalized hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and ongoing care from Dr. Jennifer Srour, AuD, delivered in your home or at our Old Bridge office.

Your Home Audiologist provides complete hearing aid care: a hearing aid evaluation with up to two weeks of demo hearing aids (when available), personalized fitting verified with real ear measurement, and ongoing adjustments and maintenance. Dr. Jen works with Phonak, Oticon, Signia, ReSound, Starkey, and Widex, and is a certified provider of Lyric, the 100% invisible extended-wear hearing aid. Hearing aid benefits from most major insurance plans are accepted, and financing is available through CareCredit and the Advance Care Card.

Understanding Hearing Aids in The Care Process

At Your Home Audiologist, hearing aids are an essential part of comprehensive, patient-centered hearing care delivered in your own environment. The process begins with a detailed in-home evaluation of your hearing, communication needs, and daily lifestyle to ensure every recommendation is truly individualized—not based on generic specifications.

Recommendations are made by combining precise clinical findings with your real-world listening experiences. This allows Your Home Audiologist to match hearing solutions to the environments that matter most to you, ensuring they perform effectively in your everyday life.

Choosing The Right Hearing Aid

At Your Home Audiologist, selecting a hearing aid is about more than device type or brand—it’s about finding the right solution for your hearing, lifestyle, and real-world listening needs. Dr. Srour guides patients through every step of the process, providing clear education on available options, their benefits, and what will work best in your everyday environments.

Your Home Audiologist helps patients evaluate based on their:

Lifestyle

Whether at work, home, or social settings, we consider your daily listening environments to ensure your devices perform where it matters most.

Communication

We match technology to your needs in both quiet conversations and challenging, noisy environments.

Personal preferences

Comfort, appearance, and usability are all taken into account to ensure your hearing solution fits seamlessly into your life.

Why Treating Hearing Loss Matters

Untreated hearing loss is about more than missed words. It is linked to measurable changes in brain health, emotional well-being, and independence. Research consistently shows that treating hearing loss with hearing aids can:

Slow cognitive decline by 48 percent over three years in older adults at higher risk (Lin et al., ACHIEVE Study, The Lancet, 2023)
Improve mood, lower rates of depression, and support stronger social connections
Reduce fall risk and support safer independence at home
Strengthen communication with family, spouses, friends, and coworkers
Support workplace performance and earning potential, as research shows that treated hearing loss is linked to stronger economic outcomes and career success

Treating hearing loss early, with the right devices fit precisely to your hearing and your life, is one of the most impactful steps you can take for long-term brain and relational health.

Types of Hearing Aids

Hearing aids come in several styles to accommodate comfort, cosmetic preference, and hearing needs:

Behind-the-Ear (BTE)

Fits comfortably behind the ear, suitable for a wide range of hearing losses, with durable components.

Receiver-in-Canal / Receiver-in-the-Ear (RIC/RITE)

Small, discreet, and effective for mild to severe hearing loss, with the speaker placed directly in the ear canal.

In-the-Ear (ITE)

Custom-molded to fit the outer ear, ideal for those who prefer a single, visible unit with simple controls.

In-the-Canal (ITC)

Smaller than ITE, fitting partially in the ear canal for a more discreet look.

Completely-in-Canal (CIC)

Almost invisible in the ear canal, suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss.

Invisible-in-Canal (IIC)

Fully hidden within the ear canal, offering maximum discretion while delivering targeted amplification.

Prescription vs. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids

Over-the-counter hearing aids can be purchased without a hearing test and are intended for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They are self-fit, which means the user adjusts them without professional testing or verification.

Prescription hearing aids are selected and programmed by an audiologist based on a comprehensive hearing evaluation, then verified with real ear measurement to confirm the right sound is reaching your eardrum. They are appropriate for all degrees of hearing loss and include professional follow-up care.

If you are unsure which is right for you, a hearing evaluation is the best place to start.

Certified Lyric Provider

Clear, natural hearing without anyone knowing you’re wearing a hearing aid.

Dr. Jennifer Srour, of Your Home Audiologist, is a certified Lyric provider offering in-home fittings in New Jersey. Lyric is the world’s only 100% invisible hearing aid, designed for people who want exceptional hearing clarity without the hassle or visibility of traditional devices.

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Hearing Aid Fitting and Optimization

With Your Home Audiologist

A successful hearing aid fitting is essential for achieving the best possible results. At Your Home Audiologist, every device is carefully selected and programmed to match your unique hearing profile, communication needs, and personal preferences. Final adjustments are then refined in your real-world listening environments to ensure optimal everyday performance.

Your Home Audiologist provides:

Precise, personalized fitting.
Accurate programming tailored specifically to your hearing loss and listening goals.
Real Ear Measurement verification.
Objective verification to ensure your hearing aids are delivering the correct sound at the eardrum.
Ongoing in-home care.
Continued support and fine-tuning to maintain comfort, clarity, and long-term satisfaction.

Real-World Fittings

Having your hearing aids fitted or adjusted with Your Home Audiologist means care is delivered right where you live and communicate, in your home, office, or everyday environment. Instead of leaving a clinic and being told to "go home and try it," adjustments are made in real time based on your actual conversations, background sounds, phone calls, and TV listening. This allows Your Home Audiologist to provide immediate fine-tuning, faster improvements, and a more natural listening experience from the very first visit. Every fitting is guided by your real world, not a simulated office setting.

How Hearing Aids Can Help

At Your Home Audiologist, recommendations are based on both your hearing test results and how you communicate in your daily life.

Hearing aids may help with:

Understanding speech in quiet and noisy environments
Improved social and professional communication
Greater confidence and quality of life
Tinnitus management support

Care is delivered in your real-world environments to ensure your hearing solutions work where it matters most.

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Why Professional Guidance Matters

Your Home Audiologist provides a level of personalized, in-home care that ensures your hearing solutions are truly optimized for your needs and real-life environments.

Professional, in-home audiology care includes:

Accurate evaluation of your hearing in your everyday listening environments

Careful selection of devices tailored to your specific communication needs

Precise fitting and verification using clinical-grade standards

Ongoing education, adjustments, and support for long-term success

With Your Home Audiologist, your investment in hearing care goes beyond simply acquiring a device. It becomes a guided, personalized process designed to deliver meaningful, lasting improvements in how you hear and communicate.

Hearing Aid Cost, Insurance & Financing

Hearing Aid Evaluation: $200 (includes a demonstration and up to two weeks with demo hearing aids when available) In Office $150.
Hearing Aid Maintenance: $375 (includes check, cleaning, programming, adjustments, and real ear verification) In Office $200
Hearing aid device pricing provided after your evaluation.

Many insurance plans include hearing aid benefits, and Your Home Audiologist verifies them for you at no cost. Dr. Jen is not a third-party hearing aid provider, meaning she works directly with you and your insurance rather than through a separate distribution network. This keeps your care independent, personalized, and focused entirely on what is best for you. Financing is available through CareCredit and the Advance Care Card.

In-office visits at our Old Bridge office are offered at lower rates.

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Prefer to Come In? Hearing Aid Appointments in Old Bridge

Hearing aid evaluations, fittings, real ear measurement, and adjustments are also available at our Old Bridge office, by appointment only. Learn more about in-office visits in Old Bridge.

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Frequently Asked Questions