Your Path to Better Hearing Starts Here
Affordable Hearing Aid Financing Options
Your path to better hearing starts here At Longhorn Hearing, we understand that investing in hearing aids represents a significant financial decision for many Central Texas families.
That’s why we’ve partnered with trusted healthcare financing providers to ensure that cost never stands between you and the life-changing benefits of better hearing.
Our team has helped Lockhart residents navigate hearing aid financing options since 2014, combining decades of audiological expertise with a genuine understanding of our community’s needs.
Expert Hearing Care by Longhorn Hearing
The Longhorn Hearing Difference
At Longhorn Hearing, we combine personalized solutions, expert care, cutting-edge technology, and comprehensive ongoing support to create an unparalleled hearing healthcare experience in Lockhart. With over 35 years of expertise and a commitment to treating patients like family, Dr. Sandy Schick Velasquez and our caring team help you reconnect with the sounds that matter most.
Personalized Solutions
Tailored hearing solutions to meet your unique needs and lifestyle, with custom treatment plans designed around your specific hearing levels and daily activities.
Expert Audiologist
Dr. Sandy Schick Velasquez, Au.D., CCC-A, brings over 35 years of experience in hearing healthcare with Board Certification by the American Board of Audiology.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Advanced hearing aids from top manufacturers including Phonak, ReSound, Signia, and Starkey, featuring AI technology that optimizes sound for different environments.
Comprehensive Support
Lifetime care including professional fitting, counseling, training, regular cleanings, adjustments, repairs, and ongoing follow-up appointments to ensure optimal performance.
Understanding Your Hearing Aid Investment
The True Value of Professional Hearing Care
When considering hearing aid financing in Lockhart, TX, it’s essential to understand what your investment includes.
At Longhorn Hearing, your hearing aids come with lifetime care, a benefit that differentiates us from online retailers or big-box stores.
This comprehensive support includes all future adjustments, cleanings, repairs, and programming modifications.
With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Sandy Velasquez ensures each patient receives devices perfectly matched to their specific hearing loss and lifestyle needs.
This professional expertise, combined with ongoing support, maximizes your investment’s value and helps avoid the costly mistake of purchasing inappropriate devices.
Many patients find that treating their hearing loss actually improves their earning potential and quality of life, making financing a wise long-term investment in their health and happiness.
Flexible Payment Plans Through Trusted Partners
Longhorn Hearing offers hearing aid financing through two established healthcare credit providers: CareCredit® and HealthiPlan.
Both options feature transparent terms with no hidden fees or prepayment penalties, allowing you to manage your investment comfortably.
- CareCredit® provides revolving credit specifically designed for healthcare expenses, offering special promotional plans and convenient online account management.
- HealthiPlan delivers equally flexible payment options, ideal for procedures that insurance may not fully cover. No down payment is required, and the application process is straightforward.
Our knowledgeable billing staff assists with applications and helps you choose the plan that best fits your budget.
These financing options transform a large upfront expense into manageable monthly payments, enabling more Lockhart residents to access the hearing care they need without financial strain.
Making Hearing Healthcare Accessible for Everyone
The decision to pursue hearing aid financing often comes after recognizing how untreated hearing loss affects daily life.
Research shows that addressing hearing loss can reduce the risks of cognitive decline, depression, and social isolation while improving professional performance and relationships.
For working professionals in Lockhart and surrounding Caldwell County communities, better hearing can mean improved job performance and increased earning potential.
Seniors find renewed independence and stronger connections with grandchildren and loved ones.
By offering financing, Longhorn Hearing ensures these life-changing benefits remain accessible regardless of immediate budget constraints.
We believe everyone deserves to hear life’s important moments – from workplace conversations to family gatherings – which is why we’ve structured our financing partnerships to accommodate various financial situations while maintaining the highest standards of audiological care.
Hearing Services
Hearing Tests
Comprehensive hearing assessments to identify and address your unique needs.
Hearing Aid Fitting
Personalized fittings and adjustments for optimal hearing aid performance.
Tinnitus Treatment
Specialized solutions to reduce ringing in the ears and restore peace.
Hearing Aid Repairs
Expert hearing aid repair services to restore clarity and enhance device longevity.
Earwax Management
Gentle and thorough ear cleaning services to remove buildup and improve hearing.
Take Control of Your Hearing Health Today
Schedule a consultation with Longhorn Hearing for personalized care. Whether you need a hearing evaluation, custom-fitted aids, or tinnitus solutions, we’ll help you reconnect with the sounds that matter most in your life. Call (512) 398-4000 to begin your hearing loss journey with Caldwell County’s award-winning audiologist.
Hear From Our Customers
What Our Customers Say
Our patients’ experiences speak volumes about our commitment to excellence, with many reporting improved relationships, renewed confidence, and a transformative impact on their daily lives through better hearing.
Your Questions Answered
Frequently asked questions
We understand you may have questions about hearing health, treatment options, and what to expect from your visit. Our team has compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you feel informed and confident about your hearing care journey with Longhorn Hearing.
Hearing aid costs vary depending on the technology level and features needed for your specific hearing loss. During your consultation, we'll discuss options that fit your hearing needs and budget. Our financing plans help make any investment manageable with monthly payments.
We offer two trusted healthcare financing partners: CareCredit® and HealthiPlan. Both provide flexible payment plans with transparent terms, no hidden fees, and no prepayment penalties. Our billing staff will help you choose the option that best fits your budget.
Both CareCredit® and HealthiPlan consider various factors beyond just credit scores. Many patients with different credit situations qualify for financing. We encourage you to apply—the process is quick and won't impact your credit score to check if you're pre-qualified.
Yes, financing can cover the portion not paid by insurance. We accept major insurers including Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and United Healthcare. Our staff will help coordinate benefits and financing for any remaining balance.
Your investment includes lifetime care—all future adjustments, cleanings, repairs, and programming modifications are free of charge. This comprehensive support, provided by Dr. Velasquez, who has over 35 years of experience, ensures your hearing aids perform optimally throughout their lifespan.
Both CareCredit® and HealthiPlan offer various term lengths to fit different budgets. You can choose shorter terms with higher monthly payments or longer terms with lower monthly payments. Our billing staff will show you all available options during your consultation.
HealthiPlan requires no down payment, making it easy to get started with your new hearing aids immediately. CareCredit® terms vary based on the promotional plan selected. We'll explain all requirements during your financing consultation.
Absolutely. Financing transforms a large upfront expense into manageable monthly payments, often comparable to a monthly cell phone bill. Many patients find that improved hearing enhances their earning potential and quality of life, making the monthly investment worthwhile.
Your lifetime care benefit covers most in-office repairs at no charge, regardless of your financing status. This protection ensures you won't face unexpected repair costs while making payments, providing peace of mind throughout your financing term.
Both CareCredit® and HealthiPlan offer instant approval decisions in most cases. You can even pre-qualify online before your appointment. Our staff assists with applications in the office, and you can often receive your hearing aids the same day as approval.