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7 Unexpected Things Medicare Does Not Cover

Medicare plans A and B, also known as Original Medicare or Traditional Medicare, provide coverage for a big chunk of your medical expenses after you turn 65. Part A covers hospital stays,…

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Hearing Aids

What’s that? Hearing aid is not covered by Medicare? Yes, you heard it correctly. Hearing routine exams or hearing aids can cost as much as $3,000 per ear (not to be mistaken for “year”).

Luckily, some Medicare Advantage plans provide coverage for hearing aids and fitting exams, while certain discount programs provide lower-cost hearing aids. Your health savings account, if you have one, can help you pay some of the hearing aids and other out-of-pocket expenses, free of any taxes.

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