Does Cigna Healthcare Cover Hearing Aids?
- Some Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage plans may cover hearing aids, hearing exams or other services that aren't typically covered by Original Medicare. Learn more about Medicare Advantage hearing benefits and hearing aid coverage.
Some Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage plans may include hearing care as a supplemental benefit. Cigna Healthcare works with Hearing Care Solutions to administer hearing care benefits to Cigna Medicare plan members.
Find out more about Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage plans that can help pay for hearing aids.
What Hearing Aid Benefits Do Cigna Healthcare Plans Offer?
Every Cigna Healthcare insurance plan is different; some may offer hearing aid benefits, while others do not. If you already have a Cigna Healthcare plan, look for specific benefits on your plan Evidence of Coverage statement. Cigna Healthcare Medicare plans with hearing aid benefits may not be available in every state or county.
Some of the hearing benefits a Cigna Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan may offer include:
- Hearing exams
- Hearing aid fitting
- Hearing aids
- Evaluation period
- Supply of batteries
Bear in mind that your location and plan type is likely to affect your copay or deductible costs, if you have any.
Does Cigna Healthcare Cover Hearing Aids From My Preferred Brand?
Brand restrictions depend on your individual plan. Cigna Healthcare uses a hearing health vendor called Hearing Care Solutions. If that's true for your policy, you may be able to choose from different hearing aid brands such as:
- Beltone
- Starkey
- Signia
- Rexton
- Widex
- ReSound
- Oticon
- Phonak
- Unitron
Your hearing provider can help you identify the brand, model and features that suit your needs.
How To Use Cigna Healthcare Hearing Health Benefits
If you have a Cigna Healthcare Medicare plan with hearing aid benefits, you'll need to find a hearing provider through Hearing Care Solutions. They can help you find an affiliated audiologist in your area.
Once you have a provider, you'll need to schedule a hearing exam, get evaluated for hearing aids and return for a fitting appointment.
Depending on your experience, it might be necessary to return for an adjustment. Be sure to verify if multiple fittings are covered by your Cigna Healthcare plan.
Are Cigna Healthcare Plans With Hearing Coverage Available in My State?
Cigna Healthcare plans and hearing benefits are not available in every state. Some plans may be limited to specific counties.
Does Cigna Healthcare Cover Amplifiers or Assisted Listening Device?
If a Cigna Healthcare plan offers hearing benefits, coverage is usually limited to hearing aids that you need to wear full-time. The company doesn't usually offer benefits for part-time devices such as amplifiers, assisted listening devices or disposable hearing devices.
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