Follow the links below to find out more about cochlear implants.
Cochlear Implant Manufacturers | General Information
| Especially For Parents | Bilateral Cochlear Implants | Hearing Loss-related Organizations | Cochlear Implant Insurance Advocacy and Financial Assistance | Internet Support Groups (Message Boards and Listserves) | Boston-area Cochlear Implant Centers | Cochlear Implant Clinics Worldwide
Cochlear Implant Manufacturers
Cochlear implants are made by several different medical device manufacturers. In the United States, patients are often able to select among the following three brands. Ask your implant center which brands they offer. Visit the manufacturers’ web sites to learn more about how cochlear implants work and to read users’ stories.
General Information about Cochlear Implants and Hearing Loss - Back to top
Especially for Parents - Back to top
Bilateral Cochlear Implants - Back to top
More and more people are getting cochlear implants in both ears. Bilateral implants allow users to better determine where sounds are coming from (localize) and to hear better in noisy situations (in restaurants, at professional conferences, at school). Users report better sound awareness and richer hearing with three-dimensional quality. Children benefit from better hearing educationally and socially.
Hearing Loss-related Organizations - Back to top
Cochlear Implant Assistance Programs - Back to top
Medicare or Medicaid CI Coverage Information
Internet Support Groups (Message Boards and Listserves) - Back to top
Hear on-line discussion group for cochlear implant users and candidates
Boston-area Cochlear Implant Centers - Back to top
Our foundation is based in New England and our board members, volunteers, or their children, receive care at the following cochlear implant centers. Please contact us (info@giftofhearingfoundation.org) if you’d like us to share our experiences.
Cochlear Implant Clinics Worldwide - Back to top
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