The EPIC Hearing Service Plan represents hearing as a valued life asset and puts hearing aids and hearing care into the healthcare arena as a specialty care benefit. This approach promotes the value of good hearing and the need for quality professional services and products.

The EPIC Hearing Service Plan is described in four levels of service, technology and products, and costs. Therefore, no matter the degree of hearing loss, the activities of your lifestyle, or your economic status, you can be assured that hearing care is available and affordable.

Hearing Service Plan Level	Degree of Hearing Loss	Products & Technology	Professional Services	Product & Professional Service Prices
Basic	Mild to moderate	Behind-the-ear and In-the -ear styles; open fit and receiver in the canal; selected manufacturers	Hearing test, hearing aid selection & fitting; (follow up visits are priced as needed)	$495
Standard	Moderate; can include more difficult listening situations	All styles from most recognized manufactures	Hearing test, hearing aid evaluation, selection, fitting; follow-up visits for the first year	$889 – $1400
Advanced	Moderate to severe; can include difficult listening situations	All styles from most recognized manufactures; may include expanded channels and functions	Hearing test, Hearing aid Evaluation, Selection, Fitting; follow-up visits for the first year; annual check for two year	$1401 – $2000
Premium	Moderate to severe; include difficult listening situations and high end needs	All styles from most recognized manufacturers; includes multiple programs & channels, and auxiliary functions	Hearing test, hearing aid evaluation, selection, fitting; follow-up visits for the first year; annual check for two years	$2001 – $2599

• All payments are to EPIC to insure consistency, standardization, and price quotes.
• All administration is performed by EPIC.

I. ASO Savings Plan

1. Referral information to closest local providers
2. Claims preparation for professional services and technology or devices (consolidation of in network claims processing)
3. Fixed, preset pricing for all professional services and hearing aids
4. Access to all brand-name hearing aids and technology
5. Billing and collection directly for all professional services and devices (no office co-pays or balance billing by provider)

II. Discount Plan

1. Brand name Hearing Aids – Savings of 30% to 60%
2. All Levels of Technology and Hearing Aid Styles
3. Reduced Costs on Services & Products
4. Assistance coordinating health plan benefits and Hearing Aid allowances to maximize savings
5. 3-year warranty
6. 1-year of follow up care
7. Free batteries – one year supply mailed directly to your home
8. Can be offered to extended family members ( Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles)