[MD-Sligo] Fwd: Montgomery County Partners with Access HEARS to Provide Free, Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplifiers to Eligible Residents 60-and-Over

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From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD <mcg-pio at public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 11:08 AM
Subject: Montgomery County Partners with Access HEARS to Provide Free,
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplifiers to Eligible
Residents 60-and-Over
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For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Montgomery County Partners with Access HEARS to Provide Free,
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplifiers to Eligible
Residents 60-and-Over

The Aging and Disability Services Division of the Montgomery County
Department of Health and Human Services recently began offering free
hearing aids and personal sound amplifiers to eligible residents
60-and-over. The distribution of these devices will be conducted by Access
HEARS, Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect
individuals with hearing loss.

Devices will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds for
the program come from the Federal American Rescue Act. Residents interested
in receiving hearing aids may apply online via the Access HEARS website
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“Our partnership with Access HEARS reflects our commitment to ensuring the
well-being and inclusivity of our residents who are 60-and-over,” said
County Executive Marc Elrich. “Hearing loss has a significant impact on
individuals' quality of life. This program will help bridge the gap and
make hearing aids and personal sound amplifiers more accessible to those
who may face financial barriers. We appreciate and are grateful to the
County’s Congressional delegation for funding this program. If you, or
someone you know, is in need of one these devices, please consider
utilizing this program while supplies last.”

Through this program, 400 over-the-counter hearing aids and personal sound
amplification products (PSAPs) will be distributed. Eligible individuals
must be Montgomery County residents ages 60-and-over with perceived
mild-to-moderate hearing loss and an annual income below 250 percent of the
Federal Poverty Guidelines. Individuals earning less than $36,450 and
couples earning less than $49,300 qualify to participate. Participants must
provide proof of age, residence and income.

Over-the-counter hearing aids debuted on the U.S. market in 2022. While
hearing aids are now more accessible than ever, significant barriers exist
to navigating the market and the devices themselves. The average cost to
purchase an over-the-counter device is $220, which can be prohibitive for
seniors on fixed or low incomes.

Founded by physicians and leading hearing experts and entrepreneurs at the
Johns Hopkins University, Access HEARS delivers services directly to the
community, offering its clients a low-cost, in-person or virtual service
delivery.

Access HEARS staff also teaches individuals how to use over-the-counter
hearing aids with the goal of supporting their healthy aging and continued
engagement with family and community. Clients receive ongoing support
throughout the first 12 months to ensure their success.

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*Media Contact*: Mary Anderson, 301-529-7669 or
mary.anderson at montgomerycountymd.gov
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