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BBB Accredited Business since 9/1/2002

Miracle-Ear Center

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Phone: (502) 966-1105 4807 Outer Loop  Jefferson Mall, Louisville, KY 40219 http://www.miracle-ear.com

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Description

This company offers hearing aids and related accessories. Beall, Inc. operates a franchise of Miracle Ear and services consumers regionally in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan

BBB Accreditation

A BBB Accredited Business since 9/1/2002

BBB has determined that Miracle-Ear Center meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

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BBB Complaint Information

Find aggregate BBB complaint information for Miracle-Ear Center. Cincinnati BBB, Inc has the full report as that BBB handles all complaints for Miracle-Ear Center.

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: February 28, 1991 Business started: 06/01/1992
Type of Entity

Corporation

Business Management
Mr. Scott G. Beall, President Ms. Melissa Bunting, Director of Operations
Contact Information
Customer Contact: Ms. Melissa Bunting, Director of Operations Principal: Mr. Scott G. Beall, President
Business Category

HEARING AIDS & ASSISTIVE DEVICES

Alternate Business Names
Beall, Inc. Amplifon
Additional Information

Scott Beall is also identified in BBB files as the President of Hearing Services of Ohio, Inc.  A seperate report on Hearing Services of Ohio is available upon request

Business Management

The company's corporate offices are located at:
110 Boggs Lane, Suite 405
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-772-2500

Licensing

This company is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. The Bureau encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

Why Accreditation Revoked

The United States Food & Drug Administratioin (FDA) requires that prospective users present a written statement from a licensed physician that states that the patient's hearing loss has been medically evaluated and the patient should be considered a candidate for a hearing aid. This hearing exam must have taken place in the last 6 months. The only exception to this requirement is if the prospective user is over 18 years of age and signs a waiver to medical evaluation. The dispenser is obligated to inform the prospective user that it is not in the best health interest in addition to other disclosures. The following are some questions you should ask before selecting and purchasing an aid:
*How is the quality of the sound?
*Does it help you understand speech in quiet as well as noisy places?
*Are the controls(tone control,volumn control,telephone switch) easy to operate?
*Can the aid be handled easily, especially by an infirm or elderly person?
*If it is to be worn by a child, is the aid sturdy?
*Does the price include the ear mold?
*What are the costs of upkeep?

It is estimated that the average life of a hearing aid in daily use is about three years. During this time, it is likely that the aid will need to be repaired and serviced. It is important to know if the dispenser can provide service and minor repairs.
For more information, you can contact:
International Hearing Society
16880 Middlebelt Road #4
Livonia, MIchigan 48154

American Speech-Language-Hearing Society
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Maryland 20852

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BBB Tips for Hearing Aid Purchasers
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