Coverage includes tests for diagnosis and correction of hearing and fittings. A member may receive audiometric examinations and hearing aid evaluation tests. Hearing aids are covered as needed when the member's plan includes a hearing aid benefit, subject to applicable limitations listed in the member's EOC.

Hearing aids are not covered for Individual Family Plans (IFP).

The member's plan must include the supplemental hearing aid rider for a hearing aid to be covered. For plans that do cover hearing aids, refer to the member's Schedule of Benefits, EOC or COI for benefit exclusions, limitations and applicable copayments.

When hearing aids are a covered benefit, coverage includes a standard hearing device, analog or digital, inserted into the canal or affixed to the outer ear to restore adequate hearing to the member and as determined to be medically necessary by a Health Net participating provider or audiologist. This includes repair and maintenance of the devices at no cost to the member. Plans may limit the number of hearing aids or covered charges permitted in a certain time period.

Hearing aid tests and a hearing aid are not covered for IFP.

Hearing aid tests and a hearing aid are not covered unless specifically included as covered benefits stated in the member's EOC or COI. Refer to the specific plan chart in the Schedule of Benefits. Replacement batteries are not covered.

If the member has a personal preference for an alternative model of hearing aid carried by the participating hearing aid provider, the member is liable for any difference in cost from the covered standard model and the preferred alternative model. A member who would like to purchase a model with special features is entitled to be informed of the additional cost before purchasing the hearing aid. There are no cash benefits for purchase of a device from a non-participating hearing aid provider.