I picked a Medicare Advantage plan last year, and I'm not sure if my hearing aids are covered. How do I figure this out?
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2. or, call the Agent/Broker who helped you enroll in the Advantage plan. He or she should be able to give you the main points of the hearing aid benefits and then point you to phone numbers for third party contractors who provide the hearing aid benefits to this plan.
3. or, obtain the EOC (Evidence of Coverage) pdf document that outlines in detail how all the benefits work, for your plan.
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Hi, thanks for watching. So the question here is someone picked the Medicare Advantage plan last year, and they want to make sure their hearing aids are covered. How do they figure all this out? Well, if you use a broker, hopefully a Medicare-only broker, you shouldn't have to figure it out. If you're my client, I should be your first call when you have any questions at all about your plan, whether it's a Medicare Advantage plan, Medicare Supplement, Medigap, whatever, we should be your first call.
But in terms of hearing aid coverage, most Medicare Advantage plans will have hearing aid coverage. And the benefit is really all over the map. Some coverages will pay for one year, actually two years each year with a copay, with a set copay. But honestly, when you really look at it closely, you're probably going to be better off going to Costco or Walmart, checking out their prices. And what I've learned with hearing aids is you get what you pay for. The cheaper the hearing aid, the least it's going to work. It's just built like that.
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If it is a dsnp plan you will have a greater allowance.
We can compare your plan against other plans to help you know. Give us a call anytime, we are happy to help.
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it is also an opportunity to help the client understand that the benefit is really a small amount of the total cost.
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I picked the Medicare Advantage plan last year, and I'm not sure if hearing aids will be covered. Many Medicare Advantage plans provide coverage for not only the screening and audiologist, but also an allowance for hearing aids. The best way to see that is to contact your insurance company. You can go to your online account or even medicare.gov and look up your plan and review that plan's Summary of Benefits or its Evidence of Coverage (EOC). Both of those documents will highlight what your potential coverage may be.
Now, for this reason, it's important to review your coverage annually. One plan may provide one set of benefits, while a different plan could offer more favorable coverage for you. Your opportunity to review that is annually during the Annual Enrollment Period from October 15th through December 7th. I hope that helps give some guidance. Until next time, be healthy and be well.
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1. Contact your agent (fastest)
2. Review your plan booklet or documents
3. Create an online account, which is a great way to stay informed about your plan including any perks your plan may offer.
4. Call the company you are insured with
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Work with a broker.
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Get a broker, with many plan options, not an agent who represents just one company.
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Best of Luck. 🍀
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You can take a look at your Summary of Benefits booklet you received. If you have an agent, you can call them and ask them for a benefit review. Also, you can call the member services number on the back of your medical card and ask them if you have a specific benefit.
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Here's a more detailed breakdown of how to find out:
1. Review your Evidence of Coverage (EOC):
This document outlines all the benefits, costs, and services covered by your specific Medicare Advantage plan. Look for specific details about hearing aid coverage, including what types of aids are covered, any limitations, and any associated costs.
2. Contact your plan directly:
You can call the plan's customer service number or visit their website for specific details about their hearing aid coverage.
3. Use the Medicare Plan Finder:
Medicare.gov provides a plan finder tool where you can input your zip code and filter by plan type (Medicare Advantage) to find plans in your area that offer hearing benefits. Look for plans with a green check mark indicating hearing benefits and then click on "Plan Details" to review specific coverage information.
4. Consider your Part B coverage:
While Original Medicare doesn't cover hearing aids themselves, Part B may cover diagnostic hearing and balance exams if ordered by your doctor.
5. Understand coverage limitations:
Even if your plan offers hearing aid coverage, there may be limitations, such as the number of hearing aids you can receive annually, the types of aids covered, or specific in-network providers you need to use.
By utilizing these resources, you can get a clear understanding of your Medicare Advantage plan's hearing aid coverage and determine if it meets your needs.
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You can also call the member services number on the back of your card and ask if hearing aids are covered, how often, and if there’s a dollar limit or approved providers.
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Here’s how to figure it out step by step, without getting bounced around or sold something you don’t need.
Step 1: Check the Evidence of Coverage (EOC) — not the summary
Skip the glossy brochure. You want the Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for your exact plan and year.
How to find it:
Log into your plan’s member portal or
Google: “[Plan Name] Evidence of Coverage hearing aids”
Search inside the document for:
“Hearing aids”
“Audiology”
“Hearing services”
This tells you what’s actually covered.
Step 2: Look for these 5 key details
When you find the hearing section, check:
Is it hearing exams only, or actual hearing aids?
(Many plans only cover exams.)
Coverage amount
Examples:
“Up to $1,000 every 2 years”
“One hearing aid per ear every 3 years”
“Discount program only” (this is NOT true coverage)
Approved providers
Many plans require:
A specific vendor (like TruHearing, NationsHearing, HearUSA)
An in-network audiologist
Prior authorization required?
Often yes.
Brand or model limits
Some plans cap you at basic technology levels.
Step 3: Call the plan — but ask the right questions
When you call the number on the back of your card, ask exactly this:
“Can you tell me my hearing aid benefit, including dollar amount, frequency, required vendors, and whether prior authorization is needed?”
Ask them to:
Email or mail the benefit summary
Confirm whether your current audiologist is in-network
💡 Write down the date, name, and reference number of the call.
Step 4: Talk to your audiologist before buying anything
Your hearing provider can:
Verify benefits
Check vendor restrictions
Tell you if your plan’s benefit will actually apply
Many people lose coverage because they bought aids before confirming the plan rules.
One important reality check
Even with “coverage,” many Medicare Advantage plans:
Only partially pay for hearing aids
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You can also call the Member Services number on the back of your insurance card to confirm your benefits. If you have a Medicare agent, they can help review your plan details and do the legwork to figure out what is covered. Remember, it doesn't cost anything to have a local agent.
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To find out if yours are covered, here are the quickest steps:
• Check your plan’s Evidence of Coverage (EOC) or Summary of Benefits—look under “Hearing Services” or “Hearing Aids.”
• Look for details like coverage limits (for example, an allowance every year or every few years), approved providers, and any copays.
• You can also call the member services number on the back of your card and ask them directly.
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can answer your questions and send you more information via email or regular mail as well.
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If you can't find it, call your plan's customer service number on your ID card. Ask them "What are my 2025 hearing aid benefits?" They'll explain and mail you a copy if needed.
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It all depends on the plan you have - but it will be in the materials you received from the plan, and/or your agent.
Look for your Summary of Benefits and the Evidence of Coverage - those are two important documents to reference.
If you tell me your zip code and full plan name - I can look in the quoting system to see what those benefits are for 2025, and 2026.
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