Ultimate Health Plans, a Medicare Advantage plan, has hearing aid benefits in 2023. Ultimate Health Plans offers $1000 per ear toward the purchase of hearing aids. There is one model available with $0 out-of-pocket cost. Rechargeable hearing aids are available with an upgrade fee.  Gardner Audiology is an in-network provider for Ultimate Health Plans. We can help you maximize your benefit and an annual hearing exam is included at no cost to you.  Insurance can be confusing. Gardner Audiology can help you understand your benefit for hearing aids. Please schedule an appointment with ou ..read more

Did you know that Medicare Advantage plans often have a benefit toward the purchase of hearing aids? Ultimate Heath Plans has a $1000 per ear benefit towards hearing aids in 2023. They even offer a model with no out-of-pocket cost to you! Other options, including rechargeable hearing aids, are available with a copay.   It can sometimes be a struggle to find a hearing care provider who is in network with your insurance. Gardner Audiology is in network with Ultimate Health Plans and we welcome you to our offices in Crystal River, Inverness, and Dunnellon. Ultimate Health Plans includes ..read more

Medicare Advantage plans, such as Ultimate Health Plans, often include hearing aid benefits. For the 2023 calendar year, Ultimate Health Plans offers a $1000 per ear benefit toward the purchase of hearing aids. The list of hearing aids offered does include one model that has $0 out of pocket. There are many other hearing aids offered with an upgrade charge, including some rechargeable options.  To use your benefit, you must see a provider who is in-network with Ultimate Health Plans. Gardner Audiology is in network and we would love to see you in our Palm Harbor or South Pasadena offices ..read more

Medicare Advantage plans, such as Ultimate Health Plans, often include hearing aid benefits. Ultimate Health Plan has a $1000 per ear benefit for hearing aids in 2023. Of the hearing aids offered, one model is available with $0 out-of-pocket. Other models, including rechargeable hearing aids, are offered with an upgrade charge.  Being an in-network provider, Gardner Audiology has the knowledge and resources to help you maximize your hearing benefit. Our Zephyrhills and New Port Richey offices welcome you! Did you know that Ultimate Health also covers an annual hearing test at no charge to ..read more

I’ve been a full-time hearing aid user for many years. I started wearing aids after an injury to my ears while serving in the Navy. I am also the CEO of hearing clinics in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. My Audiology Doctors work with all 6 of the major hearing aid manufacturers. I am the first to sample their new product releases before we decide to offer those models to our 20,000 patients. All these manufacturers are improving the sound quality of their newest hearing aids with noticeable advances in technology with each new generation. Starkey just released their new line of Genesis AI hear ..read more

Aetna manages Medicare replacement plans that offer decent hearing aid discounts and coverage. Benefits range anywhere from $500 to $2,500 per hearing aid. Retiree plans through Aetna have coverage through your union or former employer. Many times, these plans have full coverage for hearing aids.  It is important that you choose the best Aetna provider to help you navigate your individual plan and benefits. Gardner Audiology in Zephyrhills and New Port Richey are experts on Aetna hearing benefits. Our doctors are credentialled in network providers and we have insurance specialists th ..read more

If you need help navigating your United Healthcare (UHC) hearing and hearing aid benefits, Gardner Audiology in Dunnellon, Crystal River and Inverness, Florida are the experts.   Their doctors and support staff are credentialed in-network providers for all UHC plans including Empire (New York State), Medicare Complete plans, AARP and corporate plans for employees and retirees.  Hearing benefits from UHC are dependent on your individual plan. Some plans offer free hearing aids while others are discount plans or have deductibles. The Gardner Audiology doctors and insurance special ..read more

A question we are often asked is if insurance covers the cost of hearing aids. While this is not a one-size-fits-all answer, many Aetna plans do offer coverage or discounts towards the purchase of hearing aids!  The amount of benefit will depend on what type of plan you have. If your health insurance is through your employer, benefits are dependent on the individual plan. We’ve seen patients have full coverage towards hearing aids with these plans, though sometimes you must meet a deductible first.  Medicare Advantage plans by Aetna, (ones that replace traditional Medicare and supple ..read more

If you have a United Healthcare insurance plan, there is good news regarding your hearing coverage. Most United Healthcare plans have hearing aid coverage for 2023!   United Healthcare plans vary based on your employer, the state the plan is based out of, and what type of coverage you have.  The amount of benefit will depend on what type of plan you have. If your health insurance is through your employer, benefits are dependent on the individual plan. We’ve seen patients have full coverage towards hearing aids with these plans, though sometimes you must meet a deductible first ..read more

If you have a United Healthcare insurance plan, there is good news regarding your hearing coverage. Most United Healthcare plans have hearing aid coverage for 2023! United Healthcare plans vary based on your employer, the state the plan is based out of, and what type of coverage you have. The amount of benefit will depend on what type of plan you have. If your health insurance is through your employer, benefits are dependent on the individual plan. We’ve seen patients have full coverage towards hearing aids with these plans, though sometimes you must meet a deductible first. Dual Medicare/Medi ..read more