Hearing aids became available over the counter in the US only a couple of years ago. Still, they've been around for a much longer time as an effective solution to address moderate hearing loss.
An effort that started in Cincinnati six years ago has culminated in the signing of Ohio House Bill 315, requiring health plans to cover kids' hearing aids costs.
Sam’s Club has zero-cost hearing tests from state-licensed professionals. Anyone aged 19 and older qualifies for a free hearing test at one of the company’s more than 450 Hearing Aid Centers.