As a beneficiary, you must pay for your hearing devices in full because Medicare does not provide coverage for hearing devices or auditory health services. The expense of your hearing device will be influenced by the model you opt for, whether you decide to include audiology services in a package, and the costs of batteries or additional accessories.
Since August 2022, the FDA has sanctioned the sale of over-the-counter hearing devices for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. These over-the-counter hearing devices can be acquired without the need for a medical prescription, an evaluation, or a personal fitting from an audiologist. It’s anticipated that the cost for OTC hearing devices will be substantially less than that of their prescription counterparts.
