Empire Plan – Hearing Aid insurance Benefits deadline for 2024

While you may have retiree benefits through the New York state Empire Plan, did you know you can use those hearing aid benefits in Florida? Empire Plan is a product of United Healthcare and can be used nationwide. 

But don’t wait until December – make your hearing exam appointment now! Insurance companies and their providers are overwhelmed at the end of the year. We’ve found that Empire members who wait to file claims in December might not get them processed before the plan expires. 

Gardner Audiology is an in-network provider for the Empire Plan! That’s right, you can get the same in-network level benefit for hearing aids, $1500 per ear every 48 months, right here in the sunshine state. You don’t have to brave the cold temps to use your hearing benefits! 

We strongly recommend contacting your in-network Empire Plan provider as soon as possible to start the process of getting hearing help. October-December are the busiest months in our hearing clinics, and being fit with hearing aids typically requires multiple appointments, so don’t wait! We want you to get the most out of your insurance by using your benefits this year. 

It takes time to schedule, test, order, and fit you with your new hearing aids, and time flies during the holidays! Let us help you take care of your hearing. Our insurance team will verify your benefits, and our knowledgeable providers will review all your options at your visit. We have the newest and best technology available with options that would be completely covered by your benefit!  

Let us help you navigate your insurance, so you can get to hearing better, and enjoy the holiday season. Our Audiology doctors are in network hearing aid providers for Empire.  Call us: 800-277-1182, Contact Us on our website, or email: info@gardneraudiology.com. It’d be our pleasure to help you at one of our 10 convenient locations in the Tampa Bay Florida Area. 

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