PRESCRIPTION HEARING AID OPTIONS
At Comprehensive Hearing Solutions, we offer advanced prescription hearing aids in Houma, LA. Each device is programmed using Dr. Erin Rushing’s refined process to help you get the most from the technology and better understand speech.
We fit and support the full range of prescription hearing aid types and styles. Modern hearing aids fall into two main categories—devices that rest behind the ear and devices that sit inside the ear—with several style options in each category.
CATEGORY 01 · BEHIND THE EAR
The main housing rests behind the outer ear and connects to the ear canal through a thin wire or clear acoustic tube, finished with an ear tip (open or closed dome) or a custom-fitted earmold.
CATEGORY 02 · INSIDE THE EAR
All components are contained inside a single unit that sits directly in the ear canal or outer ear bowl, with nothing resting behind the ear.
As an independent clinic, we work with and program all major prescription hearing aid manufacturers. While we tailor every recommendation to your needs, Dr. Rushing frequently favors Oticon hearing aids because their BrainHearing™ technology is specifically engineered to support how the brain naturally processes speech in complex sound environments—aligning directly with how we practice hearing care.
Across both behind-the-ear and in-the-ear categories, modern prescription devices are available with convenient all-day rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (as well as traditional replaceable batteries), direct Bluetooth® audio streaming for phone calls, music, and television from iPhone® and Android™ devices, and built-in tinnitus sound support.
Call 985.262.7335 to discuss hearing aid pricing and your options.
Financing is available through CareCredit, subject to credit approval.
CHS is out of network with insurance plans, and patients pay us directly. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, we can submit a courtesy claim on your behalf. Reimbursement depends on your plan’s coverage.
Your hearing aid purchase includes the devices and the follow-up care needed during your 45-day trial period, including these appointments:
Even the most advanced hearing aid is only as effective as its clinical programming. Manufacturer "first-fit" software estimates are based on an average plastic ear simulator—not the unique shape, length, and volume of your ear canal.
During every fitting, Dr. Rushing places a soft, hair-thin probe microphone inside your ear canal alongside the hearing aid to measure the exact sound output reaching your eardrum across every pitch. We fine-tune the prescription until it matches validated speech-clarity targets.
For more than 10 years, Dr. Erin Rushing has refined CHS’s comprehensive process for programming hearing aids in Houma, LA. It begins before you wear the hearing aids and continues through follow-up care.
Before your fitting, each hearing aid is placed in test mode and measured in a hearing aid test box. The results are compared with the manufacturer’s datasheet to confirm that the device meets its published electroacoustic specifications.
Real-ear measurements guide programming to prescriptive targets based on your hearing loss. After programming, Dr. Rushing assesses comfort and adjusts the settings when needed.
Follow-up visits allow the programming to be refined based on your everyday experience. Benefit testing measures the difference the hearing aids are making.
Whether you’re getting your first pair or need help with the hearing aids you already wear, explore our fitting, programming, repair, and maintenance services.
Getting new hearing aids or struggling with the ones you already wear? Dr. Erin Rushing starts with a hearing evaluation at our office, then uses device checks and real-ear measurements to guide fitting or reprogramming.
Explore Fitting & Programming →Weak sound, charging trouble, or time for a thorough cleaning? We clean and test your hearing aids, investigate performance problems, and explain your repair options. We coordinate manufacturer service when needed.
Explore Repair & Maintenance →Purchased your hearing aids elsewhere? Contact us with the brand, model, and where you purchased them so we can confirm which services are available.
Pricing depends on the hearing aids and technology level selected. Your initial purchase includes the devices and professional fitting fees for three appointments: your fitting appointment, first follow-up, and second follow-up. Ongoing maintenance is charged separately. Contact us to discuss pricing and your options. CareCredit financing is available, subject to credit approval.
Original Medicare does not cover hearing aids or exams for fitting them. Medicare Advantage and private insurance benefits vary by plan. CHS is out of network, and patients pay us directly. If your plan includes out-of-network hearing aid benefits, we can submit a courtesy claim on your behalf. Reimbursement depends on your plan’s coverage.
Over-the-counter hearing aids are intended for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss and are designed to be purchased without going through a hearing care professional. Some offer self-fitting features. Prescription hearing aids can address a wider range of hearing loss and allow detailed professional programming. At CHS, Dr. Rushing uses your hearing evaluation, real-ear measurements, and follow-up assessments to guide programming and adjustments.
Hearing aid lifespan varies with daily use, care, and whether the manufacturer can still service them. Around the five-year mark, newer technology may offer improvements that could help you hear better, but that does not mean your current hearing aids are no longer good. Dr. Rushing can assess their performance and discuss whether keeping, repairing, or replacing them makes sense for you. Routine cleaning and maintenance help keep your hearing aids working well. Most of our prescription hearing aids also come with a comprehensive 3-year manufacturer repair warranty and a 3-year loss and damage warranty to protect your investment.
Yes. Rechargeable batteries and smartphone connectivity are available on selected hearing aid models. Dr. Rushing can help you compare these options when choosing your devices. Features and phone compatibility vary, so we’ll confirm compatibility with your phone and discuss what you want your hearing aids to do.
Adjustment varies from person to person and can continue over several months. Research has shown that improvements in understanding speech can develop over the first six months of hearing aid use. At CHS, your first and second follow-up appointments help Dr. Rushing review comfort, answer questions, assess benefit, and refine your settings.
In many cases, we can help with hearing aids purchased from another provider. Some devices have restrictions that limit the adjustments or testing we can perform. Contact us with your hearing aid brand and model so we can discuss the available options.
Compare receiver-in-canal, behind-the-ear, and custom in-ear styles to understand your options.
Read the Guide →Learn how over-the-counter and prescription hearing aids differ in selection, fitting, and follow-up care.
Read the Guide →Discover how real-ear measurements verify hearing aid output against targets based on your hearing test.
Read the Guide →At CHS, your prescription hearing aids come with Dr. Erin Rushing’s comprehensive programming process, refined over more than 10 years to help the technology work to its potential. It all begins with a detailed hearing evaluation that guides the selection and programming of your hearing aids.
