As we approach the end of the year, we’d like to reiterate that we are committed to providing a complete continuum of hearing care as well as ear, nose and throat care through our partnership with San Francisco Otolaryngology. All of these health services are streamlined in one location and offered by providers who discuss your care daily.
As such, we’d like to remind you of the importance of proactively managing your hearing health and taking advantage of your insurance benefits.
If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or medical insurance that covers hearing care or devices, you likely have funds that you need to “use or lose” before the year ends.
Don’t leave money on the table—here’s how to take advantage of your benefits before they expire:
Get Hearing Care Through Your Health Insurance
Several insurance plans cover hearing exams annually, so check yours!
Hearing often changes so gradually that you may not notice it—but getting regular exams can help your hearing care provider detect and treat any changes as soon as possible.
Pay for Hearing-Related Items With Your FSA
You can use the pretax contributions you’ve made to your FSA for any medical costs not covered by your insurance, including purchasing hearing aids, repairs and maintenance.
An FSA is an effective way to save for out-of-pocket medical expenses. However, most of the funds disappear at the end of each year (your plan may allow you to roll up to a certain amount over to the next calendar year). It’s a smart idea to check your current FSA balance—you could have funds available to help you hear your best.
If you have not had your annual hearing exam this year, call us at (415) 362-2901 today to schedule an appointment.