Hearing Test Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Is the Difference Between a Hearing Screening and a Hearing Test?
At Beltone, we use the term "hearing screening" to refer to the service we provide that measures your degree of hearing loss. That’s because using the specific term "test" can have cost and service implications for Medicare and insurance providers, and we don’t want to risk any negative impact on our patients by using potentially problematic language.
The hearing screenings provided by Beltone are free—both the online hearing test and the in-person hearing screening conducted by a Beltone hearing care professional. If you are found to have a treatable level of hearing loss following your free in-person appointment, you may choose to pursue treatment and purchase hearing aids.
What Should I Expect During a Hearing Screening?
During your hearing screening, a Beltone hearing care professional will ask you questions about your health and lifestyle, as well as administer multiple hearing assessments and produce an audiogram.
Are Online Hearing Screenings Accurate?
Beltone’s Online Hearing Test is a useful first step in learning the condition of your hearing, but it’s no substitute for a real screening with a hearing care professional.
Where Can I Get a Hearing Screening?
You can book your free hearing screening* with Beltone by going here and finding a location near you.
How Often Should I Get My Hearing Checked?
Just as you schedule annual physicals and dental exams, it's important to have your hearing assessed regularly by a hearing care professional.
How Much Does a Hearing Test Cost?
Beltone’s Online Hearing Test and in-person hearing screenings are both free of charge*—they’re just one part of the Beltone experience.
Do Hearing Screenings Hurt?
No, not at all! Beltone’s free hearing screenings* are pain-free and non-invasive experiences.
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