Nebraska — Hearing Aid Coverage

Coverage Overview

According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, Nebraska has 89 Medicare Advantage plans from 5 insurers, with 64 (71.9%) including hearing aid benefits — above the national average of 71.6%. Covered plans offer between $1,000 and $2,200 in benefits, averaging $1,454, which is 14% above the national average of $1,276. The largest carriers are UnitedHealthcare (50 plans), Aetna Medicare (8 plans), and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (4 plans). About 78.1% of covered plans require prior authorization. 78.1% of covered plans include OTC hearing aid coverage. About 17.7% 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.