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min-width: 100%; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> `;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> document.head.appendChild(style);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> const root = document.getElementById('spc-app-container');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> if (!root) return;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/\/ Calculate ROI and comparison<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> function calculateROI(severity, budget, insurance, techComfort) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/\/ Prescription hearing aid data<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let hearingAidCost = 5000; \/\/ average for pair<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let hearingAidLifespan = 5; \/\/ years<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let hearingAidFeatures = 95; \/\/ benefit score out of 100<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let insuranceCoverage = 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> if (insurance === \"medicare_advantage\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> insuranceCoverage = 1500;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (insurance === \"private\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> insuranceCoverage = 2000;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (insurance === \"veterans\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> insuranceCoverage = 5000;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> insuranceCoverage = 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let finalHearingAidCost = Math.max(0, hearingAidCost - insuranceCoverage);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let hearingAidAnnualCost = Math.round(finalHearingAidCost \/ hearingAidLifespan);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/\/ OTC amplifier data<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let otcCost = 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let otcLifespan = 2;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let otcBenefit = 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> if (budget === \"low\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcCost = 150;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcBenefit = 55;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (budget === \"moderate\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcCost = 400;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcBenefit = 70;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcCost = 800;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcBenefit = 80;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let otcAnnualCost = Math.round(otcCost \/ otcLifespan);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/\/ Adjust benefit based on severity and tech comfort<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let hearingAidAdjustedBenefit = hearingAidFeatures;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let otcAdjustedBenefit = otcBenefit;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> if (severity === \"severe\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> hearingAidAdjustedBenefit = 98;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcAdjustedBenefit = Math.min(otcBenefit, 50);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (severity === \"moderate\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> hearingAidAdjustedBenefit = 95;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcAdjustedBenefit = otcBenefit;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> hearingAidAdjustedBenefit = 85;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcAdjustedBenefit = Math.min(otcBenefit + 10, 85);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> if (techComfort === \"low\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> hearingAidAdjustedBenefit -= 15;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcAdjustedBenefit -= 5;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (techComfort === \"moderate\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/\/ no change<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> hearingAidAdjustedBenefit += 5;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcAdjustedBenefit += 5;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> hearingAidAdjustedBenefit = Math.min(100, Math.max(40, hearingAidAdjustedBenefit));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> otcAdjustedBenefit = Math.min(95, Math.max(35, otcAdjustedBenefit));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/\/ Value score (benefit per $1000 annual cost)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let hearingAidValue = (hearingAidAdjustedBenefit \/ (hearingAidAnnualCost \/ 100));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let otcValue = (otcAdjustedBenefit \/ (otcAnnualCost \/ 100));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/\/ Recommendation<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let recommendation = \"\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> let winner = \"\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> if (severity === \"severe\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> recommendation = \"Prescription hearing aids are strongly recommended for severe hearing loss. OTC amplifiers cannot provide sufficient amplification or fine-tuning for your needs.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> winner = \"hearing_aid\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (severity === \"moderate\" && techComfort === \"low\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> recommendation = \"Prescription hearing aids offer professional fitting and support, which may benefit you given lower tech comfort. Consider visiting an audiologist for a trial.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> winner = \"hearing_aid\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (otcValue > hearingAidValue && severity !== \"severe\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> recommendation = \"OTC amplifiers provide excellent value for your situation. They are affordable and effective for mild to moderate hearing loss, especially with your budget and tech comfort level.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> winner = \"otc\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else if (hearingAidAdjustedBenefit - otcAdjustedBenefit > 15) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> recommendation = \"Prescription hearing aids offer significantly better performance for your hearing needs. The higher cost is justified by improved speech clarity and professional support.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> winner = \"hearing_aid\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> recommendation = \"Both options could work. If budget is the main concern, start with a quality OTC amplifier. 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`<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:10px; background:#e8f5e9; padding:8px; border-radius:12px; font-size:0.8rem;\">✅ Insurance covers $${results.insuranceCoverage} toward hearing aids<\/div>\n<p>` : ''}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"result-card roi-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>💰 Value Analysis<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div>Prescription annual cost: <strong>$${results.hearingAid.annualCost}<\/strong> | Benefit: ${results.hearingAid.benefitScore}%<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div>OTC annual cost: <strong>$${results.otc.annualCost}<\/strong> | Benefit: ${results.otc.benefitScore}%<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px; font-size:0.85rem;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> ${results.hearingAid.annualCost \/ results.hearingAid.benefitScore < results.otc.annualCost \/ results.otc.benefitScore ? 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