Over-the-counter hearing aids are available in US for first time. Check prices

For the first time, hearing aids are now accessible for purchase over the counter at businesses across the United States. According to the White House, beginning Monday, anyone with mild-to-moderate hearing loss will be able to purchase hearing aids in-store or online without a prescription, physical exam, or endocrinologist fitting - and for thousands of dollars less than they did previously. Customers may anticipate saving around $1,400 for each hearing aid or more than $2,800 per pair.

According to Walmart's chief medical officer, people's entire health is a combination of various variables, including hearing, that affect physical and emotional well-being. He noted that easy access to over-the-counter hearing aids, which appears to be a trivial issue, is a solution that may better our customers' health outcomes and capacity to live better and healthier lives.

Hearing aids are now available for $799 per pair at Walgreens stores nationwide and online. Walmart also offers over-the-counter hearing aids for $199 to $999 a pair on Walmart.com, SamsClub.com, and in over 1,000 Vision Centers in Michigan, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Tennessee, as well as 474 Sam's Club Hearing Aid Center locations.


CVS now sells over-the-counter hearing aids online, with many model and price point options.

FAQ

How much will the hearing aid cost?
According to the FDA, the new regulation may reduce typical hearing aid expenses by up to $3,000 per pair.

When are these over-the-counter hearing aids going to be available in stores?
Adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy these over-the-counter hearing aids without a prescription, medical examination, or diagnostic assessment starting Monday.