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Hearing loss affects millions of older Americans, yet one of the most common questions remains: Will Medicare cover hearing aids in 2025? As the population ages and healthcare costs rise, understanding how Medicare, particularly Medicare Advantage plans in 2025, handles hearing care is more important than ever.
Let’s answer your inquiries so you can get the hearing help you need.
Historically, Original Medicare (Part A and B) has not covered hearing aids. As far as hearing exams go, Generally, Medicare requires a physician’s order for audiology services in all settings. However, for dates of service on or after January 1, 2023, a patient can see an audiologist once every 12 months without an order for certain diagnostic tests provided by audiologists. Medicare covers certain diagnostic hearing tests once every 12 months without requiring a physician’s referral—learn more about Medicare hearing test coverage here.
That means if you're relying solely on Original Medicare, you're likely paying out-of-pocket for hearing aids, which can cost between $1,000 to over $4,000 per device. Medicare Advantage (Part C) includes additional benefits, such as coverage for hearing, vision, and dental care. Some Medicare Advantage plans provide coverage for hearing aids and related services.
In 2025, nearly all Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) will continue to provide vision, dental, and hearing coverage, although the scope of these benefits varies by plan. [1]
There are various ways to find out which plans contain a hearing benefit, including:
In general, in a Medicare Advantage plan (Plan C), you can expect the following benefits:
You can also visit our online Check Your Benefits Tool. After entering a few details about yourself and your health plan, you’ll get a call back from an Amplifon Patient Care Advocate. Our dedicated team will let you know whether you currently have a hearing benefit and, if you have a Medicare Advantage plan that Amplifon participates in, we can explain your benefits.
The best part? This service is provided at no charge and with no obligation.
You can also call Amplifon Hearing Health directly at (855)-440-2574.
As you age, you're more likely to experience hearing loss for various reasons, such as exposure to loud noises over time, genetics, and certain medical conditions. Having access to quality hearing insurance for seniors is crucial. With insurance, members enjoy thousands of dollars of savings, hearing care education, and access to high-quality providers credentialed by Amplifon.
Untreated hearing loss can impact your quality of life. But the right coverage plan can ensure that your hearing needs are well taken care of.
Amplifon Hearing Health Care makes quality hearing solutions more accessible. Through this comprehensive program, Amplifon offers:
If you're concerned about your hearing, you want access to the best possible hearing healthcare. Amplifon Hearing Health Care is committed to helping you understand your hearing benefit and find a provider near you.
Dr. Tedeschi: A growing number of Medicare Advantage plans cover hearing aids and professional hearing services, but unfortunately, getting the coverage you need isn't as simple as signing up with the first Medicare Advantage plan that comes your way. When selecting a Medicare Advantage plan, keep in mind that not all plans cover hearing aids, and not all related services have the same coverage.
Dr. Tedeschi: Before deciding on a plan, get answers to these important questions:
Amplifon’s aftercare services include:
Dr. Tedeschi: Choose a benefit you can use nearby. Even the most robust hearing benefit won’t do you much good if you can’t find a participating hearing care professional close to where you live. Before you commit to a plan, find out how many providers are in the plan’s network and which ones are located near you.
Dr. Tedeschi: I recommend looking for a Medicare Advantage Plan that partners with Amplifon Hearing Health Care. There are two main reasons for this:
Other benefits that members can expect include:
Last, and most importantly, the hearing health care providers in our network are dedicated to the satisfaction of their patients, as evidenced by the high member satisfaction rate of over 94%. [6]
Dr. Tedeschi: There are three opportunities to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan:
Oct. 15 through Dec. 7th to switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan [7]
Jan. 1 through March 31 to switch from a Medicare Advantage plan to another. [8]
You may also enroll if you have a qualifying life event, such as moving, a different employment situation, or losing your current coverage. [9]
In these cases, you may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period, which allows you to make changes to your plan outside standard enrollment dates. If you don’t take action during these timeframes, you’ll have to remain with your current coverage until the next open enrollment period. Other enrollment periods may apply under certain circumstances.
While some Medicare Advantage plans in 2025 may offer hearing aid coverage, Original Medicare still does not. As hearing healthcare becomes an increasingly important part of aging well, evaluate your insurance coverage, stay informed on Medicare changes in 2025, and understand how Amplifon can help bridge the gap.
Use our online benefit checker tool. This is a safe, convenient, and quick way to understand your benefits, ask questions, and get real human (not bot) support on what your hearing benefit entails.
Use our online tool to check your benefits, and connect with a local provider.
1Based on internal 2022 MSRP analysis. Your savings may vary.
2Care package details vary by plan. Exclusions and limitations may apply. Separate care packages may be available through your provider. These care packages are not included in your Amplifon benefit and may result in additional out-of-pocket cost. Contact Amplifon for details.
3Based on 2023 YTD CAHPS survey results for plans with hearing benefits.
Sources
[1] KFF “Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings” Retrieved from https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-offerings/
[2] Kaiser Family Foundation. “Medicare Advantage in 2024: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Supplemental Benefits, and Prior Authorization” Retrieved from
[3] Congress. “H.R.500 - Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025.” Retrieved from https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/500
[4] Based on internal 2022 MSRP analysis. Your savings may vary.
[5] Care package details vary by plan. Exclusions and limitations may apply. Separate care packages may be available through your provider. These care packages are not included in your Amplifon benefit and may result in additional out-of-pocket cost. Contact Amplifon for details.
[6] Based on 2023 YTD CAHPS survey results for plans with hearing benefits.
[7] Medicare. “Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans.” Retrieved from https://www.medicare.gov/publications/12026-understanding-medicare-advantage-plans.pdf
[8] Medicare. “Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans.” Retrieved from https://www.medicare.gov/publications/12026-understanding-medicare-advantage-plans.pdf
[9] Medicare. “Special Enrollment Periods.” Retrieved from https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan/special-enrollment-periods
