¿Cuánto Cuesta Audífono (por oído)?
A hearing aid is an electronic device worn in or behind the ear that amplifies sound for individuals with hearing loss. The cost includes the device, fitting, programming, and follow-up adjustments. Medicare coverage for hearing aids is limited, though some Medicare Advantage plans may offer partial coverage.
Sin Seguro
$4,000
Con Seguro
$1,000
Medicare
$0
Promedio Nacional
$1,667
By Elena Bellini, MPH, Health Policy & Management · Last reviewed 2026-04-21 ·
Sources: CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025 · Methodology · Editorial standards Resumen
A hearing aid is a programmable electronic device that amplifies and shapes sound to compensate for sensorineural hearing loss. Prices quoted by clinics typically bundle the device itself, the audiologist's fitting and programming, follow-up adjustments for the first year or two, and a manufacturer warranty. Styles include behind-the-ear (BTE), receiver-in-canal (RIC), in-the-ear (ITE), and completely-in-canal (CIC), with feature tiers from basic to premium driving much of the price spread. The 2022 FDA rule authorizing over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss created a much cheaper self-fit category sold at pharmacies and online. Traditional Medicare does not cover hearing aids. Many Medicare Advantage plans and some commercial plans now include a hearing-aid allowance. Out-of-pocket spending remains the norm for most adults, and the per-ear price range from entry-level OTC to premium audiologist-fit devices spans more than a tenfold difference.
Qué afecta el costo
- Device tier: premium-tier hearing aids with advanced noise reduction, directionality, and Bluetooth streaming cost far more than basic-tier devices.
- Fitting model: audiologist-bundled pricing (device plus all visits) costs more than unbundled pricing where the device and services are paid separately.
- OTC vs prescription: FDA-cleared OTC devices for mild-to-moderate loss cost a fraction of clinic-dispensed prescription aids.
- Rechargeable vs disposable-battery: rechargeable units often add to the device price but save on battery costs over time.
- Warranty length: standard warranties run 1-3 years; extended warranties and loss/damage coverage add cost.
- Number of ears fit: binaural (two-ear) fittings roughly double the device cost though professional services scale less than linearly.
Cómo Ahorrar
- Consider FDA-cleared over-the-counter hearing aids if you have mild-to-moderate loss and prefer self-fitting.
- Ask for unbundled pricing so you know the device cost vs the professional-services cost separately.
- Check your Medicare Advantage or employer plan for a hearing-aid allowance; many pay $500-$3,000 toward devices.
- Costco, Sam's Club, and other big-box hearing aid dispensaries typically sell audiologist-fitted devices at lower prices than traditional clinics.
- Use your HSA or FSA — hearing aids and accessories are qualified medical expenses.
- Veterans who served should check VA eligibility; the VA provides hearing aids and services at no cost to qualifying veterans.
Notas sobre seguro y cobertura
Traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover hearing aids or routine hearing exams, though diagnostic hearing tests ordered to investigate a medical problem are covered. Many Medicare Advantage plans include a hearing-aid benefit, typically structured as a per-ear allowance every few years plus discounted pricing through a designated vendor. Commercial plan coverage varies widely — some employer plans include a hearing-aid benefit, most do not. Several states mandate pediatric hearing-aid coverage. The VA provides hearing aids free to eligible veterans. HSA and FSA funds can be used for hearing aids, batteries, and accessories.
Data sources for this page
Cost figures on this page are compiled from the following sources, triangulated per the rules in our methodology:
- CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025 — primary CMS reference used as the Medicare-rate anchor.
- Hospital Price Transparency machine-readable files (HPT MRFs) from a sample of major hospitals in each state, per the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule.
- Transparency in Coverage payer in-network rate files for commercial-rate cross-validation.
- State All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) summaries where published (Colorado, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Maine, Utah, Vermont, Rhode Island, Washington, Oregon).
Last reviewed 2026-04-21. See editorial standards for our fact-checking process and correction policy.
Range: $2,920 to $5,520 · 50 states shown
Costo por Estado
| Estado | Sin Seguro | Con Seguro | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $2,920 | $730 | $0 |
| Arkansas | $3,000 | $750 | $0 |
| West Virginia | $3,000 | $750 | $0 |
| Alabama | $3,120 | $780 | $0 |
| Oklahoma | $3,120 | $780 | $0 |
| Kentucky | $3,400 | $850 | $0 |
| Louisiana | $3,440 | $860 | $0 |
| Iowa | $3,520 | $880 | $0 |
| New Mexico | $3,520 | $880 | $0 |
| South Carolina | $3,520 | $880 | $0 |
| South Dakota | $3,520 | $880 | $0 |
| Kansas | $3,560 | $890 | $0 |
| North Dakota | $3,560 | $890 | $0 |
| Idaho | $3,600 | $900 | $0 |
| Nebraska | $3,600 | $900 | $0 |
| Tennessee | $3,600 | $900 | $0 |
| Indiana | $3,720 | $930 | $0 |
| Missouri | $3,720 | $930 | $0 |
| Utah | $3,720 | $930 | $0 |
| Wyoming | $3,720 | $930 | $0 |
| Georgia | $3,760 | $940 | $0 |
| North Carolina | $3,760 | $940 | $0 |
| Michigan | $3,800 | $950 | $0 |
| Montana | $3,800 | $950 | $0 |
| Arizona | $3,920 | $980 | $0 |
| Ohio | $3,920 | $980 | $0 |
| Wisconsin | $3,920 | $980 | $0 |
| Maine | $3,960 | $990 | $0 |
| Texas | $3,960 | $990 | $0 |
| Florida | $4,040 | $1,010 | $0 |
| Minnesota | $4,040 | $1,010 | $0 |
| Illinois | $4,120 | $1,030 | $0 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,120 | $1,030 | $0 |
| Delaware | $4,160 | $1,040 | $0 |
| Nevada | $4,160 | $1,040 | $0 |
| Vermont | $4,160 | $1,040 | $0 |
| Virginia | $4,160 | $1,040 | $0 |
| Colorado | $4,240 | $1,060 | $0 |
| New Hampshire | $4,240 | $1,060 | $0 |
| Oregon | $4,240 | $1,060 | $0 |
| Maryland | $4,400 | $1,100 | $0 |
| Rhode Island | $4,440 | $1,110 | $0 |
| Washington | $4,440 | $1,110 | $0 |
| Connecticut | $4,800 | $1,200 | $0 |
| New Jersey | $4,800 | $1,200 | $0 |
| California | $5,240 | $1,310 | $0 |
| Massachusetts | $5,320 | $1,330 | $0 |
| Alaska | $5,400 | $1,350 | $0 |
| New York | $5,400 | $1,350 | $0 |
| Hawaii | $5,520 | $1,380 | $0 |
Preguntas Frecuentes
¿Cuánto cuesta audífono (por oído) sin seguro?
El costo promedio de audífono (por oído) sin seguro en Estados Unidos es $4,000. Los costos varían significativamente por estado.
¿El seguro cubre audífono (por oído)?
La mayoría de los planes de seguro médico cubren audífono (por oído) cuando es médicamente necesario. Con seguro, el costo promedio de bolsillo es $1,000.
¿Medicare cubre audífono (por oído)?
Medicare Parte B generalmente cubre audífono (por oído) cuando lo ordena un médico. El monto promedio aprobado por Medicare es $0.
Revisado por Elena Bellini · Última revisión: 2026-04-21
Datos obtenidos de CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Última actualización: 2026-03-01. Esta información es solo con fines educativos y no constituye asesoramiento médico. Este sitio web es solo para fines informativos y no constituye asesoramiento médico. Siempre consulta a un profesional de salud calificado.