Blue Shield of California — Hearing Aid Coverage
Medicare Advantage and ACA Marketplace hearing benefit data for Blue Shield of California
Total Plans
24
MA + ACA plans tracked
MA Plans
24
8 with hearing coverage
Avg MA Benefit
$1,500
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 Shield of California offers 24 Medicare Advantage plans across 1 state, with 8 plans (33.3%) including hearing aid benefits — below the national average of 71.6%. Covered plans offer between $1,500 and $1,500 in benefits, averaging $1,500, which is 18% above 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 Shield of California
Locate your plan ID
Find your contract ID and plan ID on your Blue Shield of California insurance card or member portal.
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 Shield of California plan.
Call Blue Shield of California member services
Confirm benefit amounts, cost-sharing, and any prior authorization requirements directly with Blue Shield of California.
Ask about the hearing benefit administrator
Some Blue Shield of California 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 Shield of California
Sample Medicare Advantage plans — click any to see full coverage details.
- Los Angeles and Orange Counties — H0504-015Covered
- San Bernardino County — H0504-017Not covered
- Los Angeles and Orange Counties — H0504-021Not covered
- Riverside County — H0504-026Not covered
- San Diego County — H0504-028Covered
- Kern County — H0504-038Not covered
States where Blue Shield of California offers plans
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