Virginia — Hearing Aid Coverage

Coverage Overview

According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, Virginia has 85 Medicare Advantage plans from 14 insurers, with 58 (68.2%) including hearing aid benefits — below the national average of 71.6%. Covered plans offer between $1,000 and $3,000 in benefits, averaging $2,414, which is 89% above the national average of $1,276. The largest carriers are Wellpoint (34 plans), Anthem HealthKeepers (15 plans), and Healthy Blue (3 plans). The majority of covered plans (93.1%) require prior authorization. 96.6% of covered plans include OTC hearing aid coverage. About 100% 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.