Non-prescription over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids went on sale in various retail outlets across the US on October 17, 2022. As a result, the media coverage around OTC devices was vast and far-reaching.

The excitement around OTC hearing aids stems from how non-prescription devices offer a lower-cost and easier-to-acquire solution for mild or moderate hearing loss in adults. So far, OTC devices have proven to be less costly than standard prescription hearing aid. However, just because OTC hearing devices cost less than traditional prescription hearing aids doesn't make them any less susceptible to loss or damage.

OTC hearing devices, like prescription hearing aids, are rechargeable and come packed with Bluetooth streaming, the latest AI technology, and state-of-the-art machine learning.

Whether those devices are the AI-Driven Soundwave Sontro® OTC Hearing aids or the Jabra Enhance™ Plus hearing-enhancing earbuds, ESCO provides premium loss and damage coverage to help protect your investment.

If you have already bought, or intend to purchase, a set of OTC hearing devices, ESCO encourages you to read the limited warranty closely. The limited warranty on most OTC devices covers materials or workmanship defects. In addition, Coverage against an unexpected loss or damage beyond repair on OTC hearing devices is typically not covered.

ESCO offers premium insurance coverage to protect an OTC device against loss or damage beyond repair. ESCO coverage includes loss protection for the Soundwave Sontro and the Jabra Enhance Plus devices.

Click the name of your device to learn more about ESCO loss coverage for Soundwave Sontro® OTC Hearing aid or Jabra's Enhance™ Plus hearing-enhancing earbuds.

As always, contact ESCO with any questions. We're happy to help.