Maryland — Hearing Aid Coverage

Coverage Overview

According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, Maryland has 78 Medicare Advantage plans from 11 insurers, with 63 (80.8%) including hearing aid benefits — above the national average of 71.6%. Covered plans offer between $1,000 and $3,200 in benefits, averaging $1,549, which is 21% above the national average of $1,276. The largest carriers are Kaiser Permanente (20 plans), Provider Partners Health Plans (18 plans), and UnitedHealthcare (7 plans). About 42.9% of covered plans require prior authorization. 11.1% of covered plans include OTC hearing aid coverage. About 36.8% 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.