Many Insured Patients Still Can’t Afford Hearing Aids, Study Finds

Keck Medicine of USC research reveals which types of health insurance are better at helping patients afford hearing aids — and which aren’t.

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Keck Medicine of USC's study reveals that many insured older adults in the U.S. cannot afford hearing aids despite needing them.
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The analysis included 82,466 adults aged 65 and older, examining how different insurance types affect hearing aid usage.
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Higher rates of hearing aid use were associated with better coverage, particularly among military and private insurance groups.
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Only 51.3% of older adults aware of their hearing limitations reported using hearing aids, indicating a significant unmet need.
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The study suggests that improving insurance coverage for hearing aids could enhance usage and overall health outcomes for older adults.

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