Over-the-counter, or OTC, hearing aids started hitting the market in October at prices that can be thousands of dollars lower than prescription hearing aids.Here’s a closer look:WHO MIGHT BE HELPEDThe FDA approved OTC hearing aids for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.OTC hearing aids aren’t intended for people with deeper hearing loss, which may include those who have trouble hearing louder noises, like power tools and cars.China eases controls, gives no sign when 'zero COVID' endsNew Zealand launches inquiry into its coronavirus responseMan charged with threatening doctor over transgender careFlu season worsens as 44 states report high activityHEARING TESTBefore over-the-counter, you usually needed to get your hearing tested and buy hearing aids from a specialist.Shoppers also can pay for the devices with money set aside in health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts."