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Old 08-20-2009, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KayakerNC View Post
Medicare and your health insurance companies do not offer coverage on hearing aids. I don't think they agree with Florida's definition. If your Dr sends you to an ENT for testing, the Audiogram (hearing test), would be covered, but not the aids.
Not entirely correct. Medicare may not cover hearing aids but some insurance companies do. I called mine the other day and they cover 50% up to a cap of $850 per ear every 3 years for the hardware. Your policies are worth checking before you buy.
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