Maryland — Hearing Aid Coverage

Coverage Overview

According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, Maryland has 135 Medicare Advantage plans from 16 insurers, with 56 (41.5%) 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 $1,320, which is 3% above the national average of $1,276. The largest carriers are Kaiser Permanente (11 plans), Humana (10 plans), and Alterwood Advantage (6 plans). About 50% of covered plans require prior authorization. 23.2% of covered plans include OTC hearing aid coverage. About 23.5% 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.