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Washington — Hearing Aid Coverage

Medicare Advantage and ACA Marketplace hearing benefit data for Washington

MA plans available

301

Medicare Advantage plans available to Washington residents

MA with hearing

104

Plans that appear to include a hearing aid benefit

ACA covered plans

0

ACA plans listing hearing aids as a covered benefit

Avg MA benefit

$1,396

Average reported hearing benefit across covered MA plans

Coverage Overview

According to 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) public filings, Washington has 301 Medicare Advantage plans from 18 insurers, with 104 (34.6%) 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 $3,000 in benefits, averaging $1,396, which is 9% above the national average of $1,276. The largest carriers are UnitedHealthcare (31 plans), Humana (26 plans), and Wellcare (11 plans). About 73.1% of covered plans require prior authorization. 55.8% of covered plans include OTC hearing aid coverage. About 37.8% 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.

How to verify hearing aid coverage in Washington

  1. Find your plan ID

    Check your insurance card or call your insurer's member services number for your contract and plan ID.

  2. Look up your plan

    Search for your plan on this page or use our plan lookup tool to see what CMS filings report about your hearing aid benefits.

  3. Call your plan administrator

    Confirm the benefit details directly. Ask about dollar limits, in-network requirements, and whether prior authorization is needed.

  4. Contact the Washington Department of Insurance

    If you believe your plan should cover hearing aids, the Washington Department of Insurance can help clarify your rights. You can find your state Department of Insurance via the NAIC directory at naic.org/state-insurance-departments.

Top organizations in Washington

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Based on 2026 CMS public filings. Verify directly with your insurer or plan administrator before making any purchasing decisions. Last updated: April 2026. See our methodology →