Frequently asked questions about cochlear implantation.

1. Will a cochlear implant help?
2. Do I qualify for an implant?
3. How much do they cost?
4. Will my insurance pay for the implant?
5. What is a cochlear implant?
6. How do I know my child is hard of hearing or deaf?
7. How does a cochlear implant work?
8. Can an older person benefit from an implant?
9. Should I get one implant or two?
10. Why do I need to see the audiologist so often after the implant?
11. Will Medicare pay for a cochlear implant?
12. What kind of doctor do I need to see?
13. How do I make a doctor’s appointment?
14. Are implants just for children? Can adults get an implant?
15. Can my child hear?
16. Am I hard of hearing?