Hearing coverage is included on all Dual plans. Members can see a hearing specialist (audiologist) for exams to diagnose hearing and balance issues.
CHPW’s Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) and Dual Select (HMO D-SNP) also feature supplemental coverage, including:
- $0 copay for one routine hearing exam per year and one hearing aid fitting/evaluation per year.
- Up to $1,500 for Dual Complete and $1,000 benefit for Dual Select benefit every year for supplemental hearing aids and supplies. Limit one per ear per year.
Note: Depending on your plan, you may have a copay or coinsurance. Some restrictions may apply.
Hearing Benefits by Medicare Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Plan
2027 Hearing Benefits
| Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Diagnostic Hearing Exams: $0 copay for Medicare-covered exams to diagnose conditions and diseases such as balance or hearing loss.
$0 for one routine hearing exam per year and one hearing aid fitting/evaluation per year. Up to $1,500 for hearing aids and supplies once every one year. Limit one per ear per year. You pay for any costs over the plan benefit limit. |
| Dual Select (HMO D-SNP) | Diagnostic Hearing Exams: $0 copay or 20% coinsurance* for Medicare-covered exams to diagnose conditions and diseases such as balance or hearing loss.
$0 for one routine hearing exam per year and one hearing aid fitting/evaluation per year. Up to $1,000 for hearing aids and supplies once every one year. Limit one per ear per year. You pay for any costs over the plan benefit limit |
2026 Hearing Benefits
| Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) | Diagnostic Hearing Exams: $0 copay for Medicare-covered exams to diagnose conditions and diseases such as balance or hearing loss.
$0 for one routine hearing exam per year and one hearing aid fitting/evaluation per year. Up to $1,500 for hearing aids and supplies once every one year. Limit one per ear per year. You pay for any costs over the plan benefit limit. |
| Dual Select (HMO D-SNP) | Diagnostic Hearing Exams: $0 copay or 20% coinsurance* for Medicare-covered exams to diagnose conditions and diseases such as balance or hearing loss.
$0 for one routine hearing exam per year and one hearing aid fitting/evaluation per year. Up to $1,000 for hearing aids and supplies once every one year. Limit one per ear per year. You pay for any costs over the plan benefit limit |
*For most services, Dual Complete and Dual Select members pay a $0 copay or 20%. The amount you pay depends on the level of Apple Health (Medicaid) assistance you receive. A CHPW Medicare Representative can tell you what your share (if any) of the service costs will be: 1-800-944-1247 (TTY: 711).
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