I paid $1,700 for my mother's hearing aids. Then there is the constant cost of the batteries, which don't last long. I put it on my credit card, and two years after her passing, I still haven't paid it off. So I would advise NOT doing what I did. I know these seem urgent, but try to get the money some other way. See if the parent has anything left to sell. And make a "GoFundMe" account for distant relatives and friends to donate to. Even strangers will donate, it's amazing and moving to see people's compassion, once the need is set before them in a way they can contribute to.
are you in a big city? maybe the cost is higher there than it would be in a more rural, small town? I think you can get it down to under $2000 and still have good hearing aids. (the computer adjusted ones).
The Starkey Hearing Aid Corp has a foundation that might be able to help. They have a Hear Now program that can help some low income persons. They can be contacted at 800-328-8602 in the U.S. Outside of the U.S. 1-866-354-3254.
Starkey also has a discount program for some low income persons. However, their hearing aids are the "Cadillacs" of hearing aids and can run up to $8000.00.
Care Credit credit card has some offers on their credit card of up to 36 months interest free if you qualify.
My friend who's been a pharmaceutical rep for years & does quite well, tells me all the time that you can get pharmaceutical drugs for a reduced cost if you write to the drug company & can prove financial hardship. According to her it happens ALL the time. Might be worth it to write to the manufacturer of the hearing aids. Good luck.
Might try the Lions club organization. I believe they have programs to help with not only eye glasses but hearing aids as well. Good Luck. Also if your Mom is a veteran the VA will provide hearing aids.
I have a deaf husband. You really need a professional to screen your hearing. You may get away with cheaper aides if it's a volume problem but not if there is nerve damage. Sometimes it's just wax build up. Depending on income, and really $3600 is not bad, maybe your state office for the Deaf can help. There was a time you could rent hearing aides. That way repairs and maybe batteries will be covered. If aide gets damaged it will be replaced.
Check her insurance to make sure it doesn't help. My mother's insurance allows $2,500 every four years for hearing aids.
Her hearing is gone completely in one ear --- the audiologist calls it "unaidable" --- so she got only one hearing aid, for the other ear. This way she got a much better aid than she would have buying two.
Starkey also has a discount program for some low income persons. However, their hearing aids are the "Cadillacs" of hearing aids and can run up to $8000.00.
Care Credit credit card has some offers on their credit card of up to 36 months interest free if you qualify.
Her hearing is gone completely in one ear --- the audiologist calls it "unaidable" --- so she got only one hearing aid, for the other ear. This way she got a much better aid than she would have buying two.