You know that early access to sound can make all the difference for your pediatric patients. The Cochlear™ Lend an Ear Program was created for children 12 and under who need early access to sound through a bone conduction solution.* Our unique program enables you to fit your patients with a Baha Start System using a Baha® 6 Max Sound Processor while the insurance approval process takes place. With this program, your patients gain access to critical sounds as early as possible to help them hear, learn and develop essential communication skills.
Why choose the Cochlear Lend an Ear Program? It is:
- Designed for early access to sound. Allow your pediatric patients to meet their hearing needs as soon as possible, prior to obtaining insurance authorization.
- Designed for convenience. Once insurance approval is obtained, the technology is your patients’ to keep with no further need for equipment exchanges or fitting appointments.
- Designed for optimal hearing performance. We’ll provide your patients with a Baha Start System. This includes a Baha 6 Max Sound Processor, along with the choice of a non-surgical wearing option (Softband or SoundArc™) and an accessory.
- Designed to provide premium power. Our Baha 6 Max Sound Processor delivers more power with a fitting range of up to 55 dB SNHL in the same small size as other 45 dB devices and features our most advanced sound processing technology and direct streaming with a compatible smartphone.
- Designed for peace of mind. Patients can use warranty services that include processor repair and access to one-time theft & loss coverage while insurance approval is pending.
- Designed to suit your clinic practice and patient needs. Get started with the Lend an Ear Program by choosing the insurance billing option that works best for your clinic and patients:
- Option 1: Cochlear’s Reimbursement and Insurance Services bills insurance
- Option 2: Your clinic bills insurance
Get started
Get started with Option 1: Cochlear’s Reimbursement and Insurance Services bills insurance
- Discuss the program with your patient and caregiver using the Lend an Ear counseling resources.
- Submit the order to reimbursement@cochlear.com by completing the following two forms with your patient’s caregiver so you can easily customize the order depending on what suits your patient the best:
- Your patient’s sound processor will be shipped in a matter of days!
- We’ll reach out to you and your patient for additional documentation after we ship the device, including a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN), clinical documentation and any other documentation necessary to complete the order.
- Once insurance approval is obtained, we’ll ship your patient’s system accessory and full ownership of the device will be transferred to them.
Get started with Option 2: Your clinic bills insurance:
- Discuss the program with your patient and caregiver using the Lend an Ear counseling resources.
- Submit the order to procare@cochlear.com by completing the following form with your patient’s caregiver so you can easily customize the order depending on what suits your patient the best:
- Your patient’s full Baha Start system will be shipped in a matter of days!
- You’ll follow-up with insurance to obtain approval.
To learn more about the Lend an Ear Program visit AudiologyOnline or email reimbursement@cochlear.com.
* The Cochlear Lend an Ear Program is offered in the United States only and is for pediatric patients who are new to a non-surgical bone conduction solution.
In the United States and Canada, the placement of a bone-anchored implant is contraindicated in children below the age of 5.
The Cochlear Baha 6 Max Sound Processor is compatible with Apple and Android devices. For compatibility information visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility
