Undetected hearing loss can have major impacts on a child’s overall communication skills and development. This can influence how a child learns in various environments, how they maintain rewarding social experiences, and how they express their emotions.
East Coast Hearing provides hearing tests for children as well as specialized auditory processing disorder (APD) testing. Our hearing tests are performed by our experienced audiologists using the latest equipment and procedures. Following the test, we explain the results in a manner that is easily understood.
A Robust and Effective Hearing Process
East Coast Hearing provides its young clients and their parents with a robust, effective, and efficient hearing testing procedure:
- A detailed case history is performed (i.e. relevant medical history).
- Next we measure how your child's eardrums move in response to sound and changing air pressure.
- We place headphones on your child in a sound treated room and measure the softest level they can detect sounds of various pitch (250-8000 Hz).
- We measure how clearly your child hears words in a quiet environment.
- We measure how your child hears in the presence of background noise.
- All of the results are explained to you in a clear and concise way along with our recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Children's Hearing Aid Testing
1. At what age(s) should you have your child's hearing tested?
Infant hearing screening is performed in hospitals on all newborns at their time of birth. The youngest we are able to test must be enrolled in pre-primary. We recommend a baseline assessment for children prior to entering the schooling system (e.g., primary) to ensure optimal success in the classroom.
2. How much does a hearing test cost at East Coast Hearing?
We charge $120 (ages 4-11) or $80 (ages 12+) for a thorough hearing evaluation.
3. Will my medical insurance cover the fee?
Many plans do cover Audiology Services. However, we do not direct bill to your insurance for hearing testing. We provide you with a detailed receipt so that, if appropriate, you can claim this yourself.
4. Do I need a referral to book my hearing test?
No, you can self-refer to any of our clinics.
5. How long is a hearing test?
Depending upon the patient, and the requirement for the hearing test, an evaluation can take anywhere from 30-45 minutes. Typically, we book 60 minutes so that there is ample time to explain the results, provide counselling and recommendations, and address any questions or concerns patients and their families may have.
ECH Hearing Aid Leasing Plan
Hearing Aids at a Price that Fits Your Lifestyle
Lease a set of top quality hearing aids for as low as $85/monthly from East Coast Hearing
How Does The Program Work?
East Coast Hearing is proud to offer the leading Hearing Aid Leasing Program in Atlantic Canada so you can experience life to the fullest and go easy on your wallet.
If you're thinking about getting hearing aids but aren't sure if you want to buy them outright, this is the program for you. Our hearing aid experts will have you in for a fitting, determine your needs and suggest the best device for you, and then you lease them worry free.
With our leasing program you'll get brand new top-of-the-line hearing aids for a period of four years for one flat monthly fee. Better still, this monthly fee covers hearing aid, batteries, repairs, service, adjustments & testing!
The best part is this is a leasing program; not financing. There's no credit check, and no interest payments. Your payments only go towards the cost of the device.
At the end of the leasing period, you'll return your hearing aids and we'll get you set up with a brand new set that you can either lease or buy, the choice is yours!
Leasing Program Advantages
Here's some of our favorite reasons to take advantage of our hearing aid leasing program.
- Save money up front - Buying a new set of hearing aids can be pricey, and not everyone wants to spend a large lump sum. By breaking your cost into payments, you can keep your money working for you in your savings accounts, or make getting better hearing more managable without the stress of a lump sum payment.
- Pay $200 per hearing aid upon delivery. The remainder of the lease will be paid in 47 monthly installments, starting one month after the initial payment. Monthly payments range from $43 - $59 per hearing aid.. Our Team will work with you to find the device that best fits your life and budget, worry-free.
- Hearing aid upgrades every 4 years to ensure you the best hearing experience possible.
- New state-of-the-art hearing aids from most major hearing aid manufacturers (German, Swiss, and Danish).
- Hearing aids are always under warranty. Don't spend time worrying about your hearing aids, we've got you covered.
- Worry free experience - within the first 60 days, if you are not completely satisfied, the leasing plan may be cancelled without penalty and you will be reimbursed.
Why Choose East Coast Hearing?
When it comes to choosing your hearing aids, having the right team of experts in your corner can make all the difference.
That's why East Coast Hearing takes a client first approach; prioritizing your goals and comfort every step of the way. From answering your first questions to maintaining your hearing aids over the life of the device, we'll be there.
Hearing aids can be a life changing experience. Trust that our audiologists are here to help improve your hearing health.
The Right Hearing Aids for Your Lifestyle
East Coast Hearing works with some of the top brands in hearing aids, including:
While these are all great hearing aids, there are differences between all these brands in terms of:
- Sound processing and quality.
- Physical design.
- Controls.
- Features (wireless connections with other devices including phones and TV.)
The benefit of working with East Coast Hearing is the access to so many brands without being committed to one over the other. This means you, the patient, are more likely to get the most suitable hearing aid and the best possible outcome and satisfaction for your needs and lifestyle.
What Our Clients Say
"My father has been struggling to find a hearing aid for over 5 years. After spending thousands and being over the top frustrated he found a great solution with Dr. Coolen at East Coast Hearing. It has literally changed his life. Our family is relieved. I can’t say enough about the compassionate service, follow up and overall professional knowledge that we experienced. "
- Susan McCutcheon
"We have been going to East Coast Hearing since it opened for my son’s hearing needs. We have seen both David and Jamie over the years and they are both so wonderfully personable to talk to. They take the time to really listen to any concerns you have, and will work together with you to find the best solution for your needs. They are very knowledgeable about all aspects of hearing loss, hearing aids, wax removal, etc. The front desk staff are also fantastic at all their site locations if you have any questions you need answered and are quick to respond to any messages left. I would highly recommend them and East Coast Hearing to anyone looking for a hearing clinic."
- Lauren Monette
Hearing Aid Leasing Program FAQs
1. Do I own the hearing aids after the 4 year (48 month) plan ends?
No. The hearing aids are leased and must be returned at the end of the 48-month plan. When you return the devices, you will start a new 4-year lease and be upgraded to the latest hearing aid technology available.
2. What happens if the hearing aid breaks down/stops working?
All hearing aids are covered under warranty for the duration of the leasing plan (48 months). If a hearing aid needs repair, there is no charge to the patient.
3. What happens if I lose my hearing aid?
All hearing devices include a one-time loss and damage warranty. There is a $250 deductible fee to have a lost or seriously damaged hearing aid replaced. This policy only allows for one replacement per device during the 48-month period.
4. Can I claim this through my insurance?
Hearing devices are covered under most private medical plans. Please contact your insurance provider to inquire about your policy’s coverage. From our experience, insurance companies will contribute to the leasing plan; however, patients will need to have made enough payments to exceed the amount the insurance is willing to contribute before submitting a claim.
5. Do I need to do a credit check in order to take advantage of this program?
No! Our leasing program is different from financing. You're only paying for the cost of the device, and there's no interest to pay. At the end of the term the hearing aids are returned to us and you can get set up with your next set.
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East Coast Hearing Ltd. Privacy Policy
East Coast Hearing Ltd. recognizes the importance of protecting our patients’ privacy. The federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) governs how we collect, use and disclose our patients’ personal information.
What is Personal Information?
Personal information is any information about an identifiable individual, such as a person’s name, address or telephone number. It does not include the name, title, business address or business telephone number of an organization or employee of an organization.
What information do we collect?
- Name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Email address
- Telephone numbers
- Public insurance coverage details
- Case history, auditory evaluations, recommendations, hearing aid specifications and chart notes
- Transaction history for hearing aid and related accessory purchases
When you correspond with us by email, we collect your email address as well as the message included in your email in order to respond to your specific inquiry. We will use this information to provide you with further details about our business over time.
We collect information only to:
- provide our patients with professional hearing health care services and products
- meet legal and regulatory requirements
- manage and develop our business and operations
Safeguarding your information
We use security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. We will audit our procedures and security measures on a regular basis to ensure that they are appropriate and are being administered properly.
Sharing your information
We do not sell or rent our patients’ personal information. When necessary, we do disclose all or part of it to certain third parties (e.g. VAC and WCB NS) and hearing aid and accessory suppliers. We also disclose information when we are required by law or when it is necessary to facilitate the collection of overdue accounts.
Correcting and retaining your information
Please feel free to contact us at any time to update your personal information. We have retention standards that allow us to meet customer service, legal and regulatory needs. As a result, it may be necessary for us to keep some of your information on record even after the end of your relationship with us. When the information is no longer required, it is destroyed or anonymized.
Contact us
If you have any questions about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
info@eastcoasthearing.ca
104-81 Peakview Way, Halifax, NS, B3M 0G2
(P) 902-407-2109
(F) 902-407-0909