# Does Medicare cover hearing aids?

Original Medicare does not cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids. Medicare Part B may cover a diagnostic hearing and balance exam if a doctor orders it to see if you need medical treatment. Some Medicare Advantage plans include hearing benefits.

## What it means

- Original Medicare does not pay for hearing aids or the exams to fit them.
- Part B may cover a diagnostic hearing and balance exam if it's ordered by a doctor as medically necessary.
- Some Medicare Advantage plans include hearing aid benefits with plan-specific limits.

## Action steps

1. If you need hearing aids and want coverage, compare Medicare Advantage plans that include hearing benefits.
2. Verify network audiologists and any allowance limits before enrolling.

## Sources

- [Hearing aids (medicare.gov)](https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hearing-aids)

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