Most Americans wait five to seven years before getting help for hearing loss. Hearing loss sneaks up slowly on most people; they don’t even hear it coming! But now there’s help from Health New England. Hearing Care Solutions (HCS), a hearing network management company, has joined the HNEPlus Discount Program.

Some common symptoms of hearing loss include:

• Finding that hearing is muffled or unclear.
• Frequently asking people to repeat what they say.
• Raising the volume on a TV or other device beyond what is comfortable for others.
• Avoiding conversations or social settings out of worry of not being able to hear or join the discussion

HCS is now offering HNE members a valuable new hearing care program that includes:

• A wide selection of hearing aids at fixed prices (ranging from $825 to $1,750, depending upon technology level)
• Two-year supply of batteries (128 cells)

The following are included with hearing aids purchased from HCS:

• A three-year warranty, including loss and damage
• A 30-day hearing aid evaluation period
• In-office servicing at no charge for one year

For more information or to schedule a hearing evaluation, please call Hearing Care Solutions at 866.344.7756, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The severely hearing impaired can call 711 for assistance in placing the call.