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Hearing Services

Medicare Part B covers diagnostic hearing and balance (fall risk) exams if your doctor or other health care provider orders them to find out if you need medical treatment. However, traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) and Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap) plans do not cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids. Some Medicare Advantage plans may offer limited services. You can contact your Medicare Advantage plan to see if they offer this benefit. These local resources may make it possible for you to receive the hearing aids or other audiology services.

For more information or questions about the resources below, contact each organization directly.

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Family Care Foundation

The Family Care Foundation is a local non-profit organization that provides medical care and equipment for patients and families who demonstrate a need but cannot afford the care they need. The scope of assistance has included inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient procedures, prescription drugs, IV therapy, eye glasses, hearing aids, dental services, wheel chairs, shower stools, and tub rails.

Contact the Family Care Foundation for more information on available assistance for hearing aids and services.

Family Care Foundation

(806) 622-9473

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Amarillo Hearing Foundation

Amarillo Hearing Foundation was formed out of Amarillo Hearing Clinic to meet the hearing healthcare needs of seniors living in the Texas Panhandle. AHF serves Panhandle residents who are 65 or older, living on a reduced or fixed income.

Patients interested in receiving services through AHF should contact Amarillo Hearing Clinic to schedule a consultation with our on staff Doctors of Audiology. If recommendations for amplification are made, the patient will review and complete a financial needs assessment through our application process. If approved, AHF will provide funding for treatment and the patient will be fit with amplification.

Amarillo Hearing Clinic | Amarillo Hearing Foundation

(806) 468-4343

5501 SW 9th Ave. Amarillo, TX 79106

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Panhandle Independent Living Center

Panhandle Independent Living Center (PILC) provides Independent Living Services (ILS) for the hard of hearing/deaf, visually impaired, blind, and those with mobility needs. They can provide hearing aids, visual aids, and mobility services such as ramps.

At the initial contact appointment, an ILS counselor will gather information to determine eligibility pertaining to the consumer’s service request. Information obtained will include verification of income and proof of residence in the state of Texas. After determining eligibility, the case goes to “active services” status where we obtain assessments and estimates of the needed equipment and/or services. We then submit a request for approval of the necessary purchases. Once approval is obtained the equipment and services are purchased and delivered. They do not provide surgeries or extensive home modifications.

Panhandle Independent Living Center

(806) 374-1400

417 SW 10th Ave. Amarillo, TX 79101

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