Why February is the Perfect Time to See Your Audiologist

As we settle into the new year, February presents an ideal opportunity to prioritize your hearing health. While many people focus on health-related resolutions in January, February offers unique advantages for scheduling an appointment with your audiologist—from financial considerations to setting yourself up for a successful year ahead.

Your Flexible Spending Account Window is Still Open

If you contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), now is a strategic time for scheduling hearing care. Many FSA plans include a grace period that extends through mid-March, which means you might still have access to last year's unused funds in addition to your new annual allocation.

This timing works particularly well for hearing care. You can potentially tap into any remaining funds from the previous year's FSA while your full new allocation sits ready for hearing aids or other services you might need. This approach helps you budget effectively and ensures you're maximizing these pre-tax dollars before they disappear.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) offer even more flexibility since unused funds roll over indefinitely. Your new allocation became available in January, so February is a smart time to address your hearing without impacting what you'll have available later.

Your Insurance Benefits Just Reset

Your health insurance coverage reset in January, which means you're still in the early window to take full advantage of your annual benefits. Many insurance plans include coverage for hearing evaluations, and some offer benefits toward hearing aids or related services. Scheduling now means those benefits are sitting there waiting, rather than being used up by other healthcare needs as months go by.

Here's another advantage: any hearing-related expenses you incur in February count toward your annual deductible from early in the year. If you think you might need hearing aids or other services down the road, getting started now can work in your favor financially.

Starting the Year With Clear Communication

Hearing plays a fundamental role in how we connect with others. Whether you're pursuing professional goals, planning family gatherings, or looking forward to social activities, good hearing helps you participate fully. Addressing any concerns now sets you up for better communication throughout the months ahead.

Many people report that untreated hearing loss affects their work performance, relationships, and quality of life. Scheduling an evaluation gives you time to address any issues before they impact important events or opportunities coming up.

Building a Baseline for Future Monitoring

Even if you're not experiencing hearing difficulties right now, establishing a baseline test provides valuable reference data for the future. Hearing changes often occur gradually, making them difficult to notice without professional assessment. Regular testing helps track these changes and allows for intervention when it's needed most.

Already wearing hearing aids? February is an ideal time for maintenance and programming adjustments. We can make sure your devices are working at their best and update any settings to improve your experience.

Making Hearing Part of Your Wellness Routine

When people think about health, diet and exercise usually take center stage. But hearing health deserves a spot in that conversation too. Research continues to demonstrate connections between untreated hearing loss and various health concerns, including cognitive decline, social isolation, and increased fall risk.

Including hearing care in your wellness routine puts it on the same level as regular dental cleanings or annual physical exams—just another part of staying healthy.

Better Scheduling Availability

Scheduling appointments in February typically means more availability and flexibility in choosing times that work for you. As months pass, schedules fill up and finding your preferred slot becomes harder. February gives you breathing room to plan without competing with the busier periods that tend to hit later.

Time to Make Informed Decisions

If your evaluation shows you would benefit from hearing aids or other interventions, starting in February gives you time to research options, try different devices, and adjust to new technology. This measured approach takes the pressure off and allows for better decision-making than rushing through everything later.

At Family Audiology and Hearing Centers, we provide comprehensive hearing evaluations and personalized care. Our experienced audiologists use advanced testing methods to assess your hearing accurately and recommend solutions tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle.

Schedule Your Hearing Evaluation This Month

Make your hearing health a priority while you still have the full benefits of your FSA grace period and insurance coverage. Contact us to schedule your comprehensive hearing evaluation at one of our 17 convenient locations across Ohio and Wisconsin. Taking action now gives you the entire year to enjoy better hearing and clearer communication.