This page provides information on various approaches to obtaining care for hearing-related issues. It is essential to verify any details with a licensed health insurance representative before taking any medical action. The page discusses Medicaid, Medicare, and other services that offer financial assistance to those in need.
Navigating the Hearing Care Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Discover the ins and outs of insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare coverage for hearing devices and services
State-specific Policies
Learn about state-specific trial periods of hearing aids and other regulations that can impact your hearing device journey
Personalized Guidance
Leverage our comprehensive resources to navigate the complexities of hearing health
Choose your state to see detailed hearing aid coverage information specific to your location.
General Information
by Insurance
Medicare
- Hearing Aid Coverage
- Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids. You pay 100% of the cost for hearing aids and exams.
- Some Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover – like vision, hearing, or dental. Contact the plan for more information.
- Medicare divided into parts:
- Part A: Hospital Insurance
- Part B: Medical Insurance
- Part C: Medicare Advantage Plans: offered by private companies approved by medicare that cover additional services like vision, dental, hearing, etc.
- Contact information:
- Part D: prescription drug coverage
- Where can I learn more information?
- https://www.medicare.gov/
- 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- Address: Medicare Contact Center Operations, PO Box 1270, Lawrence, KS 66044
Medicaid
- Hearing Aids
- Medicaid often covers hearing aids for adults and must cover them for children.
- However, coverage varies by state and Medicaid program, and may include income eligibility requirements.
- Check out the interactive map above and click on your state to find general Medicaid coverage in your area.
- Who does Medicaid cover?
- Children
- Pregnant women/children
- Those receiving supplemental security income (SSI)
- All adults with incomes up to 138% of Federal Poverty Level
- 41 states do this (including DC)
- States that don’t: WY, KS, TX, TN, MS, AL, GA, SC, FL
- How do I get coverage for hearing associated care?
- Depending on state and eligibility, many medicaid plans cover hearing associated services.
- Check out other financial assistance programs in your area to cover needed costs
- Where can I learn more information?
- Each state has its own specific website
- General site: https://www.medicaid.gov/
- Phone: 800-692-7462
Private Insurance
Contact Information