Insurance & Benefits

Insurance Coverage

We work with most major insurance plans and hearing benefit networks. Let us help verify your coverage.

Coverage by Insurance Carrier

Click on your insurance carrier to learn about your hearing aid benefits and coverage:

Aetna Hearing Aid Coverage

Aetna covers hearing aid evaluations and hearing aids for eligible plan members. Coverage varies by plan type.

  • Typically covers up to 1 pair of hearing aids every 3 years
  • Copays and coinsurance apply
  • Pre-authorization may be required
  • In-network providers offer better benefits

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United Healthcare Hearing Aid Coverage

United Healthcare offers hearing aid benefits through most commercial and Medicare Advantage plans.

  • Coverage amounts vary by plan
  • May cover hearing aids, batteries, and accessories
  • Requires referral for some plans
  • Multiple carriers within UnitedHealthcare group

Download Reimbursement Form

Cigna Hearing Aid Coverage

Cigna provides hearing aid coverage for eligible members through various plan options.

  • Coverage includes hearing aid devices and services
  • Benefit limits and frequencies by plan
  • May require pre-authorization
  • Secondary coverage available on some plans

Download Reimbursement Form

Medicare Hearing Benefits

Medicare Part B has limited hearing aid coverage, but many supplemental and Advantage plans offer additional benefits.

  • Original Medicare covers hearing evaluations only (no hearing aids)
  • Medicare Advantage plans may offer hearing aid benefits
  • Supplemental insurance may include hearing coverage
  • Ask about our Medicare patient discounts

Download Reimbursement Form

Empire BlueCross Hearing Coverage

Empire BlueCross BlueCross and BlueShield of New York offers hearing benefits to qualifying members.

  • Coverage varies by commercial and MA plan
  • Typically includes hearing aids and related services
  • Prior authorization may be needed
  • Network providers for maximum benefits

Download Reimbursement Form

Hearing Benefit Networks

We’re also in-network with major hearing benefit programs:

TruHearing

Employer and retiree hearing benefits. Learn more

EPIC

Union and member hearing benefits. Learn more

YHN (YoursHealthNetwork)

Vision, hearing, and wellness benefits. Learn more

StartHearing

Affordable hearing aid solutions. Learn more

VA Benefits for Veterans

If you’re a veteran, you may be eligible for hearing care through the VA:

The VA provides hearing evaluations and hearing aids to eligible veterans. Dr. Nelson can help coordinate your VA benefits and provide documentation needed for your VA claim.

Contact the VA: 1-800-MyVA411 or visit benefits.va.gov

Let Us Verify Your Benefits

Not sure about your coverage? Call us and we’ll help verify your benefits and explain your hearing aid options.

Call (646) 436-7590

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