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7/2/2025
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Insurance coverage for hearing aids to increase
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STATE HOUSE — Legislation sponsored by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee and Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis to increase insurance coverage for hearing aids has been signed into law.
“Daily costs are still rising across the board, and that includes the price of hearing aids. People need their hearing aids, it is not a choice, and this bill will help cover the costs of these essential devices. This bill will be helpful for our state’s aging population, especially since hearing loss has been linked to dementia, depression and social isolation. It will also be beneficial for parents with children who have hearing loss, with children possibly losing their expensive hearing aids more than adults,” said Representative McEntee (D-Dist. 33, South Kingstown, Narragansett).
“Too many Rhode Islanders are struggling these days and the people of Rhode Island need some assistance and support. Hearing aids are critical to individuals who need them and rely upon them to go about their day. This legislation will keep more money in individuals’ pockets by increasing the amount insurance companies will pay to buy hearing aids,” said Senator Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, West Greenwich).
The legislation (2025-H 5218, 2025-S 0120) would increase insurance coverage for hearing aids from $1,500 to $1,750, per ear, for all people regardless of age. The legislation allows hearing aid purchases every year instead of every three years, and applies to everyone, including children. The increase will be effective starting Jan. 1, 2026.
For more information, contact:
Tristan Grau, Publicist
State House Room B20
Providence, RI 02903
401.222.4935
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