Hearing and Vision Benefits for Medicare Retirees
As part of your Medicare Advantage Plan, you receive Medicare-covered dental, hearing, and vision services.
Medicare-Covered Hearing Services
Routine Hearing
up to 1 exam per year
up to 1 exam per year
Hearing
100% paid by Plan
100% paid by Plan
Medicare-Covered Vision Services
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eyewear (post-cataract)
Routine Vision
up to 1 refraction per year
up to 1 refraction per year
Vision
100% paid by Plan
100% paid by Plan
100% paid by Plan
100% paid by Plan
Reimbursements for Prescription Eyewear and Hearing Aids
UnitedHealthcare may have discounts available for prescription eyewear and hearing aids. Show your insurance card at provider locations to access these discounts.
In addition, we will reimburse you:
- Up to $500 per person every other calendar year (replenished every even year) for vision expenses
- $2,000 once in five calendar years for hearing aids
You must complete and return a reimbursement form.