State law limits the dispensing of hearing instruments to licensed dealers and audiologists.
An analogy would be trying to order medication for hypertension over the phone from a drug manufacturer. Only a properly trained medical professional can achieve the full benefit from technology. Hearing instruments are not expensive in comparison to other family expenditures. The average lifetime of a hearing instrument can be 5-8 years depending on care and maintenance. A qualified hearing professional will recommend several options and allow a person to try them before purchase.