If you have Medicare and live in or around West Chester, the short answer is that Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) doesn’t cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids. According to Medicare.gov, you pay all costs for those non-covered services. Some Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C), however, offer hearing benefits. Because plans differ and benefits can change from year to year, the best approach is to confirm your specific 2026 plan.
This page is general information, not a guarantee of coverage for any plan.
What Original Medicare Covers
Medicare.gov explains that Medicare Part B covers diagnostic hearing and balance exams when your doctor or other health care provider orders them to find out if you need medical treatment. After the Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, and other costs may apply.
That is different from buying hearing aids. Original Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids themselves or exams for fitting hearing aids.
Medicare Advantage (Part C) Can Be Different
Medicare.gov notes that some Medicare Advantage Plans offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, such as vision, hearing, or dental. When a plan includes hearing benefits, the details vary widely. Plans can differ in:
- Whether a routine hearing exam is included
- Whether there is an allowance or set pricing for hearing aids
- Which hearing network or providers you must use
- Copays and technology levels
- How often devices can be replaced
To confirm your coverage, review your plan’s Summary of Benefits or Evidence of Coverage, or contact the plan directly, as Medicare.gov advises.
Hearing Networks We Work With
Many plans that include hearing benefits manage them through a hearing network. VirtuHear works with networks including TruHearing, UnitedHealthcare Hearing (Epic Hearing is part of UnitedHealthcare), and Amplifon. If your plan uses one of these, we can help you understand how your benefit may apply.
Medigap and Other Coverage
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies help with costs for services Original Medicare covers. Because Original Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids, ask your plan directly about any hearing-related extras. Retiree or employer coverage may also include hearing benefits. Our insurance and hearing aids page has more on how those benefits commonly work.
What VirtuHear Can Do for You
- Free hearing benefit check. Share your plan details and we will help you understand what it may offer. Start on our benefit check page.
- Free comprehensive hearing evaluation. A 45 to 60 minute hearing test with a licensed hearing instrument specialist, at our downtown West Chester office or in your home.
- In-home visits. No-fee in-home visits are available across Chester County.
- Clear options. When prescription hearing aids make sense, we explain options from Signia, Phonak, Oticon, and Unitron in plain language. Hearing aids are not sold online.
- Patient protections. A 30-day refund period, a 3-year loss and damage warranty, 12 months with no interest for qualified patients, and price matching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Original Medicare cover hearing aids in 2026?
No. According to Medicare.gov, Original Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids.
Does Medicare cover hearing tests?
Medicare Part B covers diagnostic hearing and balance exams when ordered by your doctor or other health care provider to find out if you need medical treatment. Costs such as the deductible and coinsurance may apply.
Do Medicare Advantage plans cover hearing aids?
Some do. Some Medicare Advantage Plans include hearing benefits, but coverage varies by plan. Check your plan’s documents or ask us for a free benefit check.
Can VirtuHear check my Medicare Advantage hearing benefit?
Yes. We offer a free benefit check and work with networks including TruHearing, UnitedHealthcare Hearing, and Amplifon.
Is VirtuHear’s hearing evaluation free?
Yes. Our comprehensive hearing evaluation is free, with no obligation.
More answers are on our hearing aid FAQ page.
Book in West Chester
Call 484-401-9585 or email info@virtuhear.com. VirtuHear is at 103 S High Street, Suite #1, West Chester, PA 19382, open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, by appointment; closed Sunday. Metered street parking and public garages are nearby in downtown West Chester.
Official reference: Medicare.gov: Hearing aids
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