Many Medicare Advantage plans include hearing benefits not covered by Original Medicare. Coverage typically includes annual hearing exams and an allowance for hearing aids. The allowance varies by plan, typically $500-$2,000 per hearing aid.
Key Points
- Many Medicare Advantage plans include hearing benefits
- Coverage typically includes annual hearing exam
- Hearing aid allowance: typically $500-$2,000 per hearing aid
- Coverage varies by plan — review the Evidence of Coverage (EOC)
- Original Medicare does NOT cover hearing aids