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In Québec, the cost of your hearing aids may be reimbursed by government agencies (RAMQ, CNESST, Veterans Affairs, SAAQ, etc.) or by most health insurance companies. However, to benefit from hearing aid financing, you must meet several well-defined criteria to know if you are eligible. The Régie de l’Assurance Maladie du Québec (RAMQ) and hearing…

Being deaf, hard of hearing or suffering from hearing issues is very distressing for those affected. In addition to having to accept one’s disability and relearn how to communicate, hearing problems can have significant impacts on health if they are not diagnosed and treated properly. The Most Common Disorders Some types of hearing impairment may…

Updated on July 07 2023 The incidence of occupational deafness in certain vocations cannot be understated. In Quebec, it is reported that there are nearly 1,500 new cases a year of occupational deafness that are recognized and compensated by the CNESST (Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail),…

When the time comes to invest in hearing aids, you don’t necessarily know which solution to choose. Certainly, models have greatly evolved in recent years: these days, they’re more stylish, more comfortable, and – since the emergence of digital hearing aid technology – they’ve gained enormously in performance and discretion. But there are many models…

The behind-the-ear hearing aid is a hearing aid system that comes in different shapes, sizes, and colours in order to meet every hearing need, but also to match various skin colours as well as different haircuts and colours. Because wearing this type of device can be difficult to accept for some people, there are also…