Medical Management & Health

Hearing Aids: Medicare Coverage and OTC Options in 2025

Adult child helping elderly parent try a hearing aid with a Medicare card and OTC hearing aid box visible on the table

Choosing hearing aids for aging parents involves navigating Medicare rules and the new OTC hearing aid market. This article explains what Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover in 2025, how OTC devices differ from prescription devices, cost-saving options, and practical steps…

Hearing Aids for Seniors: Medicare Coverage and Over-the-Counter Options

Adult child helping elderly parent fit a small hearing aid at home with Medicare card, OTC device box, and audiology brochure visible

Hearing loss is common in older adults, and rising availability of over-the-counter (OTC) devices has changed care options. This article walks U.S. families through Medicare and other insurance rules, OTC versus prescription hearing aids, cost-assistance routes, and practical steps to…