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CHAMPVA Audiologists

Hearing aids are the most expensive thing CHAMPVA will not buy. Federal regulation excludes hearing aids and other auditory sensory enhancing devices. Hearing care for a medical condition is a different matter, and this page separates the two.

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What an audiologist does

Audiologists test hearing and balance, diagnose hearing loss, and fit hearing aids. Many work alongside ear, nose, and throat physicians who treat the medical causes of hearing loss.

What CHAMPVA covers for audiology

Regulation excludes hearing aids and other auditory sensory enhancing devices from CHAMPVA. Hearing evaluations are not named in the exclusions; a diagnostic hearing test ordered to evaluate a medical condition, such as sudden hearing loss, an ear infection, or balance problems, is handled as medical care. Treatment of the underlying condition by an ENT physician is covered specialist care. Confirm with CHAMPVA before a visit whose only purpose is a hearing aid fitting.

Before you book: If the veteran in your family receives VA health care, VA audiology serves the veteran, not CHAMPVA family members. For hearing aids themselves, families typically compare retail, warehouse-club, and over-the-counter options, since CHAMPVA will not contribute.

Find audiologists who can bill CHAMPVA, by state

Pick your state. The search opens with the Audiology filter already selected and shows real practice locations from the federal NPPES registry, with street addresses and local phone numbers. Then call with the 20-second script to confirm CHAMPVA.

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Common questions

Does CHAMPVA cover hearing aids?

No. Federal regulation excludes hearing aids and other auditory sensory enhancing devices from CHAMPVA coverage.

Does CHAMPVA cover hearing tests?

Hearing tests are not listed among the exclusions. A diagnostic test ordered for a medical condition is handled as medical care. Confirm with CHAMPVA before a visit that is only for a hearing aid fitting.

Does CHAMPVA cover ear infections and ENT care?

Yes. Treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions by a physician is covered specialist care with the standard deductible and cost share.

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General information, not medical or insurance advice. Coverage rules are set by the VA and federal regulation and can change; confirm with CHAMPVA at 800-733-8387 before treatment.