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Hearing care, your way
With so many ways to get hearing care, how do you know which option is best for you? AARP Hearing Solutions provided by UnitedHealthcare Hearing offers in-person and over-the-counter care. Use the chart below to compare options and find one that fits your needs and lifestyle.
Need help choosing? Take our online hearing test or find a licensed hearing care professional near you for a no cost hearing test and consultation.
Compare hearing care
Use the chart below to help you choose the hearing care option that fits you best, so you can hear life to the fullest.
In-person | Over-the-counter | |
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Purchase | Purchase through your local hearing care professional | Buy directly through our website without seeing a hearing care professional |
Hearing exam requirements | Requires a hearing exam from a hearing care professional. Your hearing care professional uses your results to custom program your hearing aids. | Does not require a hearing exam. |
Delivery | Pick up at your local hearing care professional office | Delivered directly to your home |
AARP member discounts | Up to 20% off retail prices for most models 15% off accessories |
Exclusive pricing for AARP members 15% off accessories |
Degree of hearing Loss | Mild, moderate, severe | Mild |
Wearing experience |
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Ongoing maintenance and hearing aid adjustments |
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Follow-up support |
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*Hearing aids purchased through Gold, Classic or Premier technology levels receive 3 follow-up visits. Hearing aids purchased in the Silver technology level receive 1 follow-up visit.
**Batteries provided with non-rechargeable prescription hearing aids; charging case provided with rechargeable prescription hearing aids.