Hearing Aids Are Out of Reach for Most People. But Get The Covered Completely—Including Up to $1,510 Annually
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Hearing Services & Hearing Aids
The Invisible Disability Nobody Wants to Admit
You're losing your hearing. You ask people to repeat themselves. You miss conversations. You feel isolated. You turn up the TV too loud. You're embarrassed.
You think about hearing aids. Then you see the price: $3,000-$6,000 per pair. You can't afford it. So you just suffer. You get more isolated. Your relationships suffer. Your safety is at risk (you can't hear sirens or warnings).
You don't know Medi-Cal covers hearing aids completely.
Fact #1: Untreated hearing loss increases depression, anxiety, social isolation, falls (due to balance issues), and cognitive decline by 20-40% in older adults—yet millions of Medi-Cal members with hearing loss go untreated because they assume hearing aids are unaffordable.
Here's what most Medi-Cal members don't know: Your insurance covers comprehensive hearing services including hearing aids, with an annual benefit up to $1,510—completely covered at no cost to you.
What Medi-Cal Hearing Coverage Includes
Hearing Evaluation & Testing:
Comprehensive hearing exam
Hearing aid evaluation
Assessment of type and severity of hearing loss
Testing by licensed audiologists
Hearing Aids:
Custom-made or programmable hearing aids
Digital or analog technology as appropriate
Annual benefit up to $1,510 per hearing aid wearer
Prior authorization available for expenses exceeding the cap if medically necessary
Assistive Listening Devices:
Devices to improve hearing in specific situations
FM systems for classroom or meeting situations
Personal amplifiers
Telephone amplifying devices
Bone Conduction Devices:
For members who cannot use traditional hearing aids
Surface-worn bone conduction devices
Bone-anchored hearing aids
For conductive hearing loss or absent ear canals
Cochlear Implants:
For qualifying members with severe-to-profound hearing loss
Surgical implantation covered
Post-implant programming and rehabilitation
Audiology Services:
Hearing aid fitting and adjustment
Programming and troubleshooting
Counseling and education about hearing loss
Follow-up services and maintenance
Fact #2: Members who access hearing aids through Medi-Cal report 40% improvement in social engagement, 35% reduction in depression and anxiety, significantly improved safety, and increased employment stability—because they can actually hear and participate again.
Why Hearing Loss Matters More Than Most People Realize
Hearing loss isn't just about missing conversations. It affects:
Safety – You can't hear alarms, sirens, or warnings
Employment – Many jobs require hearing communication
Relationships – Isolation and frustration damage connections
Mental health – Depression and anxiety skyrocket with untreated hearing loss
Cognitive function – Untreated hearing loss accelerates cognitive decline and dementia risk
Overall health – Hearing loss is associated with increased mortality
Treating hearing loss isn't cosmetic. It's essential health care.
Who Qualifies for Hearing Services?
If you:
Have Medi-Cal through Health Net or Health Plan of San Joaquin
Have hearing loss or think you might
Want hearing evaluation or testing
Need hearing aids or other assistive devices
You likely qualify for comprehensive hearing services.
You don't need to be severely deaf. You don't need to have failed hearing aid trials. You just need hearing loss that impacts your quality of life.
The Hearing Aid Benefit Cap (And How It Works)
Your annual benefit is up to $1,510 per hearing aid wearer. That covers:
A high-quality hearing aid
All fitting and programming
Adjustments and maintenance
If your hearing aids cost more than $1,510 annually, you can request prior authorization for additional coverage based on medical necessity. Most people qualify within the standard cap.
How Help Is Hope Connects You to Hearing Services
If you have hearing loss:
Complete our intake form and tell us about your hearing concerns
Our team connects you with licensed audiologists in our network
You receive comprehensive hearing evaluation
If hearing aids are recommended, Medi-Cal covers them
You hear clearly and re-engage with your life
Learn more about how our Enhanced Care and Community Support services include coordination of sensory health services.
You Don't Have to Suffer in Silence
Hearing loss is treatable. Hearing aids work. Your Medi-Cal plan covers them.
You deserve:
To hear conversations with family and friends
To feel safe and aware of your environment
To participate fully in work and community
To enjoy the sounds of life
Book a session with our care team and let's schedule your hearing evaluation. Your Medi-Cal plan covers everything. It costs you nothing.
Stop suffering in silence. Get your hearing back. Your quality of life depends on it.
Hope is not a luxury. It is a lifeline. Let us help you hear clearly.
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