You don't need a prescription to get it. Nevertheless, will insurance companies pay for over-the-counter hearing aids?

Over the age of 12, 48.1% of American adults report having difficulty hearing. Yet, coverage for hearing aids is typically inadequate or non-existent. Medicare is an expressly excluded entity. Hearing aids can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $6,000, depending on the features and brand, and are often not covered by insurance (one for each ear will be double the cost). Because of the FDA's final rule allowing the devices to be sold over the cou....