How to obtain DC area medicare hearing aids assistance?

Question

trying to get a hearing aid for a senior lady about 85 years old

Answer 1

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Medicare does not currently offer hearing aids or assistance of any kind. Some Medicare Advantage plans do offer limited assistance. One will allow you one hearing aid every three years and will pay up to $800. If she is not on a Medicare Advantage plan the annual enrollment period is coming up November 15 to December 31. You'll want to visit a local independent agent that works in the senior market to find the best plan for her.

You can also check the National Council on Aging http://www.ncoa.org/ They will know if there are any organizations that offer help in your area.

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Answer 2

Please consult with her doctor & he/she should have the needed info or you can call the Medicare phone number & ask them for help.

Answer 3

I don't believe Medicare will cover hearing aids. There is a bill attempting to change this, but it was introduced in 2001 and I can't find anything telling me it has passed. A Medicare Advantage plan might cover hearing aids. A good audiologist should know of organizations that will help with the cost of hearing aids. The Lions club helps with hearing aids as well as glasses.

Answer 4

I would just call the Medicare Hotline at 1-800-MEDICARE and ask. They'll want to know what plan your friend is on.

Another resource that may be helpful, in the event Medicare won't cover it, is one of the Non-Profit Social Service Organizations such as Catholic Charities or Community Action Partnership. Sometimes they will be able to help.

Answer 5

Any local Lions Club is very
big on helping get hearing aids
and glasses for Seniors.
My neighbor downstairs got
custom-made hearings for
free and they are worth about
$1200 apiece.