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Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids in 2026

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Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids

Original Medicare does not cover routine hearing exams or hearing aids. Many Medicare Advantage plans include hearing benefits that help pay for exams, fittings, and devices. Here is what to know about coverage options and how to compare plans.

What Original Medicare covers

Medicare Part B covers diagnostic hearing exams when ordered by a doctor, but not the hearing aids themselves.

Medicare Advantage hearing benefits

Many plans bundle hearing coverage with allowances toward devices.

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