A new study of nearly 20,000 Medicare beneficiaries reveals a striking gap in hearing health care, with approximately 90% of those reporting hearing difficulties going without hearing aids. The ...

The bill intends to eliminate the existing exclusion within Medicare that currently prevents coverage for hearing aids and the examinations required to obtain them. Specifically, it would amend ...

Millions of older adults avoid hearing aids due to the cost. A single pair of prescription hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars, and Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids or hearing exams related ...

Private health insurance companies, such as Aetna, offer Medicare Advantage plans. These provide alternative ways to get Medicare benefits, and may include additional benefits such as hearing care.

When Joanne Rosen enters a noisy restaurant, the artificial intelligence in her hearing aid listens to sounds and makes adjustments so she can better hear the people at the table. This type of ...

More older adults have turned to cochlear implants after Medicare expanded eligibility for the devices. By Paula Span Kitty Grutzmacher had contended with poor hearing for a decade, but the problem ...

MA enrollees have similar utilization rates of dental, vision, and hearing benefits as TM beneficiaries, despite broader coverage in MA plans. Low awareness of coverage and significant out-of-pocket ...

A study on traditional Medicare beneficiaries found that more of those had coverage for supplemental services compared to those with Medicare Advantage (MA). Spending and use were similar. Many people ...