Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Essential (HMO)
plan information last updated December 22, 2023
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Plan enrollment: 13,257
Total monthly premium: $42
Max annual payment: No Maximum Payment
Plan link on Medicare.gov: Plan on Medicare.gov
Plan website: kp.org/medicare
Plan member phone number: 888-901-4600
Plan prospect phone number: 800-446-8882
OTC Supplemental Benefits (OTC Catalog May Include OTC Hearing Aids)
This plan does not have any OTC supplement benefits
Prescription Hearing Aid Coverage
Does plan cover hearing aids?: Yes
Can benefits be used for OTC Hearing Aids?: No
How many hearing aids does the plan allow?
No limit defined
What is the max coverage amount?
$4,000
Is the benefit per ear or for both ears combined?: Both ears combined
Is the benefit ONLY available in-network? Can be out of network
What time period does the coverage apply to? Every two years
Is there a maximum out of pocket cost? No out of pocket maximum
Does the member have to pay Coinsurance? No coinsurance required
Is a CoPay required? No
Is Prior Authorization Needed? No
Is Physician Referral Needed? No
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