Financial Options for Hearing Loss Treatment
Prescription hearing aids can run thousands of dollars and may not be covered by insurance. Here are some places you might get help:
Check health insurance coverage first
Many policies will cover a hearing exam with a referral, and some may cover a portion of hearing aids and related services, too.
Medicare
HLAA is advocating for this to change, but for now Medicare plans don’t cover hearing aids, although cochlear implants are typically covered. Diagnostic exams and tests may be covered with a referral. Some Medicare Advantage plans may offer coverage.
Medicaid
Medicaid may offer some hearing aid coverage for adults. Guidelines vary by state, so check here for your local criteria. Medicaid does provide hearing care and hearing aids for children in all states.
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP offers low-cost health coverage to children in low-income families that don’t qualify for Medicaid, and in some states this includes hearing aids.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans with service-related hearing loss may be eligible for hearing aid, cochlear implants and other benefits through the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA).
State vocational rehabilitation agencies
Find vocational rehabilitation services in your state that assist adults with disabilities, including hearing loss, related to employment and job seeking. Benefits and program availability vary by state.