Anthem Blue Cross — Hearing Aid Coverage
Medicare Advantage and ACA Marketplace hearing benefit data for Anthem Blue Cross
Total Plans
364
MA + ACA plans tracked
MA Plans
174
108 with hearing coverage
ACA Plans
190
175 with hearing coverage
Avg MA Benefit
$2,475
Average reported hearing benefit across covered MA plans
States Served
10
States with at least one tracked plan
Coverage Overview
According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, Anthem Blue Cross offers 174 Medicare Advantage plans across 9 states, with 108 plans (62.1%) including hearing aid benefits — below the national average of 71.6%. Covered plans offer between $500 and $4,000 in benefits, averaging $2,475, which is 94% above the national average of $1,276. The majority of covered plans (100%) require prior authorization. All covered plans include hearing exam and OTC hearing aid coverage. About 100% of plans report $0 copays for hearing aids.
This information is derived from publicly available CMS data and may not reflect individual plan variations, rider modifications, or mid-year changes. Always verify benefits directly with the plan or its administrator.
How to verify hearing aid coverage with Anthem Blue Cross
Locate your plan ID
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Check your plan's benefits
Look up your specific plan on this page to see what CMS filings report about hearing aid coverage under your Anthem Blue Cross plan.
Call Anthem Blue Cross member services
Confirm benefit amounts, cost-sharing, and any prior authorization requirements directly with Anthem Blue Cross.
Ask about the hearing benefit administrator
Some Anthem Blue Cross plans route hearing benefits through a third-party administrator. Ask whether your plan uses a company like TruHearing or NationsHearing for hearing aid benefits.
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