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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island — Hearing Aid Coverage

Medicare Advantage and ACA Marketplace hearing benefit data for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Total Plans

11

MA + ACA plans tracked

MA Plans

11

5 with hearing coverage

Avg MA Benefit

$1,000

Average reported hearing benefit across covered MA plans

States Served

1

States with at least one tracked plan

Coverage Overview

According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island offers 11 Medicare Advantage plans across 1 state, with 5 plans (45.5%) including hearing aid benefits — below the national average of 71.6%. Covered plans offer between $1,000 and $1,000 in benefits, averaging $1,000, compared to the national average of $1,276. 100% of covered plans include hearing exam coverage, and 0% cover OTC 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 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

  1. Locate your plan ID

    Find your contract ID and plan ID on your Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island insurance card or member portal.

  2. 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 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island plan.

  3. Call Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island member services

    Confirm benefit amounts, cost-sharing, and any prior authorization requirements directly with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.

  4. Ask about the hearing benefit administrator

    Some Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island plans route hearing benefits through a third-party administrator. Ask whether your plan uses a company like TruHearing or NationsHearing for hearing aid benefits.

Plans from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

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Based on 2026 CMS public filings. Verify directly with your insurer or plan administrator before making any purchasing decisions. AudiCoverage is not affiliated with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Last updated: April 2026. See our methodology →