Many Vermont Families Now Eligible for Discounts on Hearing Care Products and Services
Berlin, VT -- Hearing care products and services have been added to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermonts new non-benefit discount program, BlueExtras, the states largest health insurer has announced.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont recently created its BlueExtras program to give its members and their families the tools they need to improve their health status and remain healthy.
Todays announcement that Beltone" hearing care products and services in Vermont are available through the program follows an earlier announcement regarding weight loss program services. The company promised even more services will be announced soon.
Our members will find BlueExtras helpful for obtaining services not normally covered by their health insurance benefits, explained Kevin Goddard, Vice President of Marketing and External Affairs. Were excited to be able to include hearing care services provided by Beltone".
Twenty-eight million Americans, 10 percent of the population, experiences some form of hearing loss, according to the Better Hearing Institute. Additionally, 78 million Baby Boomers are approaching senior adulthood and will probably experience a much greater incidence of hearing loss.
Buying a hearing aid is not a decision made lightly, explained John Wesenberg, Manager of Hearing Health Care Programs for Beltone". We encourage all Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont members to take advantage of the Free Hearing Screening offered by the BlueExtras program. Better hearing will give you the confidence to enjoy a productive and active lifestyle.
Simply showing a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont identification card at any Beltone" center in Vermont will enable members and their families to access discounts from the retail price of the service, even if family members are not covered by BCBSVT benefits.
For scheduling and office locations, call 1-800-BELTONE (235-8663) or visit Beltones web site www.beltone.com. When calling for an appointment, members should confirm that the provider participates in the discounted offering.
Beltone Electronics Corporation is an established leader in the hearing care industry, committed to developing advanced technology, focusing on patient needs, and enhancing the hearing care experience. Beltone is one of the largest producers of hearing instruments. Its products are fit through an independent hearing care network serving patients in over 1,400 locations throughout North America. In addition, Beltone products are distributed in 27 countries spanning five continents.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is the state's oldest and largest private health insurer, providing coverage for about 180,000 Vermonters. It employs over 350 Vermonters at its headquarters in Berlin and branch office in Williston, and offers group and individual health plans to Vermonters. More information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is available on the Internet at www.bcbsvt.com. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is an independent corporation operating under a license with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans.