Virginia has one of the fastest-growing populations of adults over 60 in the Mid-Atlantic region. And like the rest of the country, most of those adults who have hearing loss are not yet doing anything about it.
If you are in Virginia and starting to wonder about your hearing, here is what to know before you call.
What a Virginia Hearing Evaluation Includes
A comprehensive hearing evaluation from an audiologist covers the full range of your hearing, from soft sounds to loud, across all the pitches that matter for understanding speech. It also tests how well you understand words at different volumes — because hearing volume and hearing clarity are not the same thing, and many people with hearing loss notice the clarity problem long before they notice an overall volume problem.
The evaluation takes about an hour. It is painless, and it gives you concrete information rather than a general impression.
Medicare Advantage in Virginia
Most Virginia residents over 65 who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage have access to hearing benefits that cover some or all of the cost of hearing evaluations and hearing aids. Major plans with Virginia coverage include UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Aetna, Humana, and Kaiser Permanente, among others.
If you have not verified what your plan covers for hearing, calling member services is the fastest way to find out. Revolution Hearing can also verify your benefits before your appointment.
Military and Government Community
Virginia has a large population of veterans and active-duty military families, particularly in Northern Virginia. Veterans with service-connected hearing loss or tinnitus may be eligible for hearing care through the VA system, though waiting times can be significant. Many veterans with non-service-connected hearing concerns use their Medicare Advantage or private insurance to receive care at civilian audiology practices.
If you are a veteran with tinnitus, Revolution Hearing’s Lenire program may be worth discussing. Tinnitus is the single most common service-connected disability among veterans, and FDA-cleared treatment options are now available.
What to Bring to Your First Appointment
Bring your insurance card, a list of current medications, and if possible, someone you trust to come with you. Hearing changes affect the whole household, and having a family member or close friend present during the results conversation helps ensure everyone is on the same page about next steps.
Revolution Hearing has clinic locations serving Virginia patients for hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, tinnitus consultations, and Lenire treatment. We accept Medicare Advantage and most major insurance plans.
Schedule a hearing evaluation at a Revolution Hearing Virginia location. Our audiologists will explain your results clearly and help you understand your options.
