August 2023
We launched AARP® Hearing Solutions™ provided by UnitedHealthcare Hearing last fall. There are a few key items to keep in mind:
AARP members have access to a variety of insurance plans and programs, some of which you may see regularly in your clinic. Here’s a brief explanation of some of these plans and programs and how they can be combined with AARP Hearing Solutions.
There typically is a plan contribution with AARP Medicare Advantage plans, further reducing the member’s out-of-pocket costs via a copay. AARP Medicare Advantage plan members can’t combine their hearing aid coverage with AARP Hearing Solutions discount.
The following information provides more details about the AARP Medicare Advantage plan:
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Supplement plans offer benefits that supplement traditional Medicare, but there is no plan contribution. UnitedHealthcare Medicare Supplement members have access to our discounted hearing aid pricing through the AARP Hearing Solutions program and receive an extra $100 off Classic and Premier technology levels.
The following information provides more details about the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Supplement plan:
AARP Hearing Solution is open to all AARP members and individuals are not required to have UnitedHealthcare insurance to take advantage of this program. However, AARP Hearing Solutions can’t be combined with most insurance coverage as explained in the Medicare supplement exception above.
We’ve provided an information chart that outlines AARP Hearing Solutions benefits.
| Plan/Program | Copays/discounts | Can combine with AARP Hearing Solutions | Formulary | Insurance coverage required |
| AARP Medicare Advantage | $175–$1,225 per aid | No | Preferred | Yes |
| AARP Hearing Solutions | Up to 20% off hearing aids | N/A | Preferred | No |
| UnitedHealthcare Medicare Supplement | Up to 20% off hearing aids | Yes. They also receive an additional $100 off Classic and Premier | Preferred | Yes |
The referral letter indicates whether they are an AARP member. The referral letter is branded as AARP Hearing Solutions provided by UnitedHealthcare Hearing to identify that the member is using the program. AARP members need to provide a membership number to take advantage of this program.
A 4-year extended warranty is offered to name brand technologies. Relate Silver and Gold technology levels continue to have a 3-year warranty.
We created new bill-to-account numbers to support this program. Please continue to check your authorization for guidance on which bill-to-account number to use when placing an order. This ensures the member gets the correct warranty.