
Here is some genuinely good news in the world of hearing aid prices: the money you have already set aside in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) can be used to buy hearing aids. Prescription models, over-the-counter models, batteries, repairs, the whole lot. The IRS treats hearing aids as a qualified…

Few purchases sting quite like hearing aids. You walk into a clinic with a hearing problem and walk out facing a $3,000 to $6,000 quote. Even the affordable OTC brands can run $500 to $2,000 a pair, which is a lot to hand over at once. That is why financing exists, and honestly, for hearing…

UnitedHealthcare is the largest health insurer in the United States, and if you carry a UHC card, you have probably wondered what it does for hearing aids. The answer has a twist: UnitedHealthcare often delivers hearing benefits through a dedicated program called UnitedHealthcare Hearing, which works a bit differently from standard insurance billing. Here is…

If you are on Medicare and shopping for hearing aids, you have probably heard conflicting answers about what is covered. The confusion is understandable. Medicare’s hearing rules have a big gap, and the answer depends entirely on whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. Let us clear it up. The Short Answer…

Humana is one of the biggest Medicare Advantage insurers in the country, so if you are a Humana member wondering about hearing aids, you are asking the right question at the right time. Humana’s hearing benefits are generally solid, particularly on its Medicare Advantage plans, but the specifics still depend on your exact plan. Here…

Blue Cross Blue Shield is the name on more American insurance cards than any other, but here is what most people do not realize: there is no single “Blue Cross” company. BCBS is a federation of 33 independent, locally operated companies, from Anthem to Blue Cross of California to your state’s own plan. That means…

“Does Aetna cover hearing aids?” is one of the most searched insurance questions in hearing care, and the honest answer is: it depends on your plan. Aetna is a huge insurer with thousands of different employer and individual plans, and hearing aid coverage varies from generous to nonexistent across them. Here is how to figure…

Hearing aids are expensive, and the tax code offers a small consolation: in most cases, you can deduct their cost as a medical expense. It will not make a $4,000 pair free, but for many buyers the deduction shaves hundreds off the real cost. The rules are simpler than they look. Here is how they…