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
Locate your plan ID
Find your contract ID and plan ID on your Kaiser Permanente 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 Kaiser Permanente plan.
Call Kaiser Permanente member services
Confirm benefit amounts, cost-sharing, and any prior authorization requirements directly with Kaiser Permanente.
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.
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