Are Hearing Aids Covered By Insurance?

• Some insurers provide allowances every few years

Your insurance card should have a toll-free number that you can call to check with your provider if you’re entitled to any hearing care benefits. Some insurers provide an allowance if you get your hearing aids from one of their partners, and that allowance is subtracted from the final cost. These allowances may be provided every few years, so for instance, after 3 to 5 years. You may also benefit from discounts that your insurer negotiates with manufacturers.

• Veterans

Veterans suffering from hearing loss and related conditions like tinnitus can benefit from free or low-cost hearing care in the form of free hearing aids for instance, as well as tax-free monthly payments through the VA disability compensation.

• Mandatory hearing aid cover for children

23 states in the US have made full or partial hearing aid cover for children mandatory.

• Organizations like AARP can help out

Becoming a member of certain organizations such as the AARP can work in your favour, by providing savings and discounts on hearing care products.