ㅡ Public insurance: different insurance plans cover different benefits. There is no coverage for hearing aids under the Original Medicare, there is some coverage under Medicare Advantage (Part C), and coverage for Veterans. It is not a mandatory benefit to be covered under Medicaid, but some States may include the coverage in their additional benefits.

ㅡ Private insurance: largely employee-sponsored and through other third-party insurers. Most patients pay out-of-pocket