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Kaiser Permanente — Hearing Aid Coverage

Medicare Advantage and ACA Marketplace hearing benefit data for Kaiser Permanente

Total Plans

158

MA + ACA plans tracked

MA Plans

139

42 with hearing coverage

ACA Plans

19

19 with hearing coverage

Avg MA Benefit

$1,061

Average reported hearing benefit across covered MA plans

States Served

7

States with at least one tracked plan

Coverage Overview

According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, Kaiser Permanente offers 139 Medicare Advantage plans across 7 states, with 42 plans (30.2%) including hearing aid benefits — below the national average of 71.6%. Covered plans offer between $300 and $4,000 in benefits, averaging $1,061, compared to the national average of $1,276. About 54.8% of covered plans require prior authorization. 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 Kaiser Permanente

  1. Locate your plan ID

    Find your contract ID and plan ID on your Kaiser Permanente 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 Kaiser Permanente plan.

  3. Call Kaiser Permanente member services

    Confirm benefit amounts, cost-sharing, and any prior authorization requirements directly with Kaiser Permanente.

  4. Ask about the hearing benefit administrator

    Some Kaiser Permanente plans route hearing benefits through a third-party administrator. Ask whether your plan uses a company like TruHearing or NationsHearing for hearing aid benefits.

States where Kaiser Permanente offers plans

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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 Kaiser Permanente. Last updated: April 2026. See our methodology →