How do I get Free Hearing Aids?

I went and had my hearing checked. Turns out I need hearing aids. My problem is that my insurance does not pay for them and I can not afford them not even over the counter ones. I am really struggling with this because every body in my family and husbands family has to almost yell so I can hear them. My pastor and his wife have been helping me find programs that will help me get them, but so far no luck. I am at my wits end.

My husband is totally blind and relies on his hearing to be able to walk the streets in a town he used to live in. He's on Medicaid & had already had the molds made but can't get the aids. If he doesn't have the hearing aids then his white cane is useless to him and he will have to rely on people helping him across the street and around. He will become totally dependent on someone else instead of being independent like the Federation would like.

What information do you require in order to get free hearing aids? Are you talking about the 3M hearing aids?

My wife is in need of a hearing aid, but the VA will not pay for it. I am a veteran. We called the champ program and they will not help. I get my hearing aids from the VA. Can some one help us in this matter? I am 74 years old and my wife is 65. What or how we can call Mr. Veteran?

If you need hearing aids to work, or find employment, check with your local department of workforce services or local vocational rehabilitation office. They may be able to help.

I have medicaid and they will not pay for them. I need them in both ears. I was under the yellow boxes the doctor said. She said I need them bad but I don't know where go get help.

For those who posted they are in need of free hearing aids. If you are low income and qualify for Medicaid, they pay for them. Also there are many organizations that provide free hearing aids, Google "free hearing aids" . If you are a veteran already in the VA hospital system, you can get hearing aids for free, if not, it doesn't hurt to check out the VA hospital near you to see if you qualify.

They need proof that you are low income. I need hearing aids and also cannot afford them, but do not qualify because of my income is above their requirements. I know how you feel, because I'm going through the same thing. There are around 40 million people in the USA alone and between 350-400 million people in the world that have hearing loss and most people cannot afford the cost. It is truly sad.

I am looking for a hearing aid company that can help me get a hearing aid. I am a 71 year old and I can't hear anything. I live on a fixed income and can't afford to pay for one or two. I need both. I would love to hear people talk without them hollering to me. Thank you for your time.

@post #11: Of course they won't agree that your aids can be reprogrammed; that would cut them out of the $3,000-$4,000 fee for new ones. Go to an aid repair shop with your mom and have them reset and fitted. That's what they are in business for.

I have four expensive hearing aids that belonged to two friends, one deceased and one who has new ones. My mother has severe hearing loss and cannot afford to buy aids.

I asked two different audiologists if these could be used, just a new ear mold made and then set for her specific hearing loss. Both said that is not possible, so why do organizations want used hearing aids?

I am 86 years old and unemployed. I would like to have a hearing aid so I can talk with my grandkids. I have 10 grandkids and when they call I have to repeat myself so many times and it becomes so frustrating. Please help so I can enjoy what is left of my few years on earth.

I need hearing aids. I have no insurance. I am unemployed. If I had hearing aids, I could find a job. Without hearing aids, I can't find work. I have always been a worker. I am 57 years old now and I have had severe tinnitus since I was 23 years old.

I would be glad to pay back the cost of hearing aids if I could just get some help now. Any suggestions would be appreciated. My old hearing aid quit. I need one for both ears. Maybe I should quit. I do not know what to do. Thanks.

My right ear hearing aid fell out. I found the battery, But I think my dog got it and we can't find any sign of it. I have 40-60 hearing and was paying a friend for the right one she bought for me.

I cannot buy another as I have too many bills and am behind on property taxes and could lose my home. I cannot hear people talking but some on my loud set phone. I need help desperately. Thank you. I am legally deaf, the doctor told me.

Even if you do use disposable hearing aids, it can be a good idea to not throw those away- they can be recycled, and some places might even give you either money or coupons towards new hearing aids if you turn in old, used ones.

Insurance providers can also be very helpful with paying for hearing aids. While they might not cover the entire hearing aid price, some or most of the cost could be covered, depending on your provider.