New Hampshire — Hearing Aid Coverage

Coverage Overview

According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, New Hampshire has 161 Medicare Advantage plans from 4 insurers, with 18 (11.2%) including hearing aid benefits — below the 87.6% of individual-market MA plans nationally that include a hearing aid benefit. Covered plans offer between $1,500 and $2,200 in benefits, averaging $1,733, which is 36% above the national average of $1,276. The largest carriers are UnitedHealthcare (8 plans), Humana (5 plans), and WellSense Health Plan (3 plans). About 72.2% of covered plans require prior authorization. 55.6% of covered plans include OTC hearing aid coverage. About 27.8% 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.