An Audika hearing aid is billed per ear, and the displayed price includes much more than just the device itself. Understanding what makes up this price allows for comparing offers without relying solely on the label. Between regulatory class, follow-up services, and connectivity options, several mechanisms determine the final bill.
What the Audika price includes beyond the device
The price of a hearing aid at Audika does not only cover the hardware. The 100% Health reform imposes a base of mandatory services on all brands, including Audika: a minimum trial of 30 days, a 4-year warranty, and at least two adjustment sessions per year. These services are included in the price, regardless of the chosen range.
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This standardization means that a more expensive device does not necessarily offer better follow-up. The price difference between two models mainly reflects the embedded technology (number of adjustment channels, noise reduction algorithms, rechargeability) and not the quality of the audiologist’s support, which remains regulated by law.
To better understand the price of an Audika hearing aid, one must isolate the hardware component from the service component, the latter being nearly identical from one brand to another.
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Class 1 and Class 2: two pricing logics for hearing aids
The French system distinguishes two regulatory categories that structure the entire market, including at Audika.
Class 1: zero out-of-pocket expense
Devices in Class 1 benefit from a price capped by the State. Combined with reimbursement from Health Insurance and a responsible supplementary health plan, this cap results in zero out-of-pocket expenses for the patient. The models offered in this category cover basic functions: digital amplification, multiple adjustment channels, behind-the-ear or in-the-ear depending on the hearing loss.
At Audika as elsewhere, these devices fulfill their role for mild to moderate hearing loss. They represent the logical entry point for anyone getting fitted for the first time.
Class 2: free pricing and advanced technology
Devices in Class 2 are not subject to a price cap. The price varies according to technology: Bluetooth, rechargeability, artificial intelligence for sound processing, directional noise reduction. At Audika, high-end models are positioned at the upper end of the market.
The reimbursement from Social Security remains the same regardless of the class. The difference in coverage depends on the supplementary health plan. Several mutual insurance companies are gradually aligning their caps with the 100% Health basket, which reduces the out-of-pocket expense gap between Class 1 and Class 2.
Bluetooth connectivity: a criterion that changes the real value of the Audika price
Class 2 Audika models often highlight their Bluetooth connectivity. This option allows sound from the phone to be streamed directly into the hearing aid, volume adjustments via an app, or music streaming.
One element deserves attention: recent smartphones, particularly Samsung Galaxy, now incorporate Bluetooth LE Audio compatibility and the “Made for” protocol with hearing aids. In practical terms, some of the connectivity functions sold as options already exist natively on the phone, at no extra cost.
Before paying extra for a connected model, checking the compatibility of one’s own smartphone with basic hearing aids helps avoid financing a redundant feature. This point is rarely discussed in hearing centers, even though it can represent significant savings on the choice of range.
Used Audika devices: a market that exists but raises questions
Pairs of recent Audika hearing aids, particularly rechargeable models, are circulating on resale sites between individuals. The displayed prices drop to a few hundred euros per pair, which is a fraction of the new price.
This option has concrete limitations:
- The device has been adjusted for another person’s hearing profile. A visit to an audiologist is essential to reprogram it, which incurs an additional cost.
- The 4-year manufacturer’s warranty is generally not transferable to the second buyer. In case of a malfunction, the repair is the responsibility of the buyer.
- Reimbursement by Social Security and the mutual insurance applies only to devices prescribed and dispensed by an audiologist within a care pathway. A second-hand purchase on a classifieds site does not entitle one to any coverage.
The second-hand market may be suitable for temporary assistance, but it does not replace a prescribed and monitored fitting.
Reducing the Audika bill: concrete levers
Several mechanisms allow for reducing the out-of-pocket expense on an Audika device without sacrificing the quality of the fitting.
- Compare the Audika quote with that of an independent audiologist. Since follow-up services are standardized by law, the difference lies in the price of the equipment and the center’s margin.
- Check the reimbursement caps of one’s supplementary health plan before choosing the class. Some contracts now cover nearly the entire price of a Class 2 device.
- Request a 30-day trial on a Class 1 model before considering Class 2. For moderate hearing loss, Class 1 often provides sufficient comfort for daily life.
- Demand the standardized quote, mandatory since the 100% Health reform, which details the price of the device, the included services, and the estimated out-of-pocket expense.
The choice of an Audika hearing aid depends less on the catalog price than on the fit between the hearing loss profile, lifestyle habits, and the level of mutual coverage. A competent audiologist will guide towards the appropriate range, not necessarily the most expensive one.