If you are considering new prescription hearing aids before the end of this year, now is a good time to contact your insurance company to check your coverage and find providers in your network. Then, visit a provider and find out what they recommend for you.

We have several resources for more information about hearing aids and the process of purchasing them:

• Getting hearing aids
• Hearing aid insurance appeals
• Over-the-counter hearing aids

You can also find more information on our Hearing aids and cochlear implants webpage.

Remember that Minnesota Statute, section [62Q.675] says Minnesota group health or health maintenance organization (HMO) plans:

• Must cover hearing aids for all individuals for hearing loss that is not correctable by other covered procedures.
• Can cover one hearing aid in each ear every three years.
• Cannot charge you a special deductible, coinsurance, co-payment, or set other limitations on hearing aids that don't apply to other things they cover.

This statute does not apply to Medicare, self-insured plans or insurance providers based in other states.

If you have questions about getting hearing aids, please contact us.