District of Columbia — Hearing Aid Coverage
Medicare Advantage and ACA Marketplace hearing benefit data for District of Columbia
MA plans available
76
Medicare Advantage plans available to District of Columbia residents
MA with hearing
18
Plans that appear to include a hearing aid benefit
ACA covered plans
0
ACA plans listing hearing aids as a covered benefit
Avg MA benefit
$1,106
Average reported hearing benefit across covered MA plans
Coverage Overview
According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, District of Columbia has 76 Medicare Advantage plans from 7 insurers, with 18 (23.7%) including hearing aid benefits — below the 87.6% of individual-market MA plans nationally that include a hearing aid benefit. Covered plans offer between $500 and $2,200 in benefits, averaging $1,106, compared to the national average of $1,276. The largest carriers are Kaiser Permanente (4 plans), UnitedHealthcare (3 plans), and Aetna Medicare (3 plans). About 55.6% of covered plans require prior authorization. 38.9% 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.
How to verify hearing aid coverage in District of Columbia
Find your plan ID
Check your insurance card or call your insurer's member services number for your contract and plan ID.
Look up your plan
Search for your plan on this page or use our plan lookup tool to see what CMS filings report about your hearing aid benefits.
Call your plan administrator
Confirm the benefit details directly. Ask about dollar limits, in-network requirements, and whether prior authorization is needed.
Contact the District of Columbia Department of Insurance
If you believe your plan should cover hearing aids, the District of Columbia Department of Insurance can help clarify your rights. You can find your state Department of Insurance via the NAIC directory at naic.org/state-insurance-departments.
Top organizations in District of Columbia
Medicare Advantage carriers with the most plans that appear to include a hearing aid benefit, available to District of Columbia residents. Click an insurer to see their full coverage profile.
- Kaiser Permanente4 plans
- UnitedHealthcare3 plans
- Aetna Medicare3 plans
- Humana3 plans
- HealthSpring3 plans
Top plans in District of Columbia
Sample plans available in District of Columbia — click any to see full coverage details.
Medicare Advantage
- PACE4DC LLC — H9564-001Not covered
- PACE4DC LLC — H9564-002Not covered
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