Arkansas — Hearing Aid Coverage

Coverage Overview

According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, Arkansas has 19 Medicare Advantage plans from 6 insurers, with 8 (42.1%) 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. The largest carriers are Arkansas Blue Medicare (5 plans), Humana (2 plans), and Arkansas Superior Select Health Plans (1 plan). About 25% of covered plans require prior authorization. 37.5% of covered plans include OTC hearing aid coverage. About 42.9% 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.