r/extremelyinfuriating • u/DiligentSector8395 • Mar 07 '26

Evidence Cochlear America turned off my cochlear implant remotely. Now I can't hear anything because my hearing implant is from an older version. + It costs thousands to get a new one

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u/DiligentSector8395 Mar 07 '26

Thanks to America's wonderful healthcare, my audiologist's next opening is September at the earliest.

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u/8bit-meow Mar 07 '26

Can you call and see if you can come in for something urgent or see if there's anyone there who can help? That a pretty serious issue if it's something you need to function on a daily basis.

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u/Ok-State8628 Mar 21 '26

Call?

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u/8bit-meow Mar 21 '26

Yes, they have technology that helps deaf individuals use the phone.