Nations Hearing
benefits
What Is Nations Hearing from Aetna?
Nations Hearing is a third-party administrator, or TPA, for Aetna insurance. TPAs handle hearing benefits for insurance companies. If you have Aetna health insurance hearing benefits through work, Medicare, Medicaid, or the marketplace, your hearing insurance benefits may be managed by Nations Hearing. If you think you have these benefits through Aetna, you can call Stanford Hearing to verify your coverage.
Does My Plan Contain Aetna Nations Hearing Benefits?
The best way to find out what your insurance plan includes is to call Stanford Hearing. Our patient care coordinators are experts in helping patients understand their hearing benefits. Aetna’s many plans provide varying amounts of coverage for hearing aids.
Find a Nations Hearing Care Provider Near Me
Stanford Hearing is pleased to be a member of the Aetna Nations benefit network at our Sioux Falls, Buffalo and Madison hearing centers. Hearing care providers who partner with Nations Hearing accept the rates and options created by Nations so that you receive quality hearing care that fits your budget.
What Is Covered By Aetna Nations Hearing Benefits?
Nations Hearing provides a comprehensive hearing benefits package for Aetna members. The benefits cover major brands’ hearing aids at discounted rates. You also get a 60-day, 100% money-back guarantee and three follow-up visits within the first year to make sure your hearing devices are working well for you. The coverage also contains a three-year manufacturer's repair warranty, three years' supply of batteries, and one-time replacement of devices that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
What Hearing Aid Brands Does Nations Include?
Nations Hearing provides discounts on brands like Phonak hearing aids, Starkey hearing aids, and ReSound hearing aids.They offer various hearing aid styles with different features, as shown below:
Choosing the Right Style
Today’s hearing aids vary in size, color, features, and fit. In order to meet the demand for less-visible devices, manufacturers are designing hearing aids that are much smaller, fit more comfortably in the ear, and are barely noticeable.
Features
The features that are built into your hearing aids are just as important as the style you choose. Below is a short list of features and benefits designed to improve the quality and health of your hearing needs.
Our hearing aids are available in a variety of colors:
| Features* | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Noise, impulse, and wind reduction | Blocks out background noises making it easier for you to understand speech. |
| Feedback Reduction | Identifies and stops annoying feedback, reducing high-pitch and whistle sounds. |
| Smartphone and Bluetooth®** compatible | Enables hearing aids to connect to mobile phones and other wireless devices. |
| Rechargeable batteries | Eliminates the need to replace tiny button batteries every few days or weeks. |
| Channel Filters | Multi-channel options designed for your low, mid, or high frequency needs. |
*Features vary depending on the make and model of each hearing aid device.
**The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
IIC
(invisible-in-the-canal)
CIC
(completely-in-the-canal)
ITC
(in-the-canal)
ITE
(in-the-ear)
RIC
(receiver-in-the-canal)
BTE
(behind-the-ear)
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Are Devices from Nations Hearing Locked?
Locked hearing aids can only be serviced by specific providers who have access to proprietary software. Essentially, having locked hearing aids means you must return to the center where you got them whenever you need any kind of service, maintenance or battery. Places that sell locked hearing aids include Miracle-Ear and Beltone. Fortunately, Nations Hearing devices from Stanford Hearing are not locked. So, if you move or have problems while away from home, you can take them to annother hearing center for help.
How Can You Use Your Hearing Benefits?
Call Stanford Hearing to book a comprehensive hearing evaluation with your benefits. Our coordinators will confirm your coverage and schedule an appointment for you.
At your appointment, your hearing specialist will talk about your lifestyle and needs as well as thoroughly testing your hearing. After your tests, you’ll learn about your results and have the opportunity to ask questions. If hearing aids are needed, your provider will discuss options and features. Then you’ll have the opportunity to choose your devices. You may choose to purchase right away or take advantage of a free trial.
We will order your devices and handle your insurance claims.
At your follow-up visit, your hearing care provider will program your new hearing aids and teach you how to use them.
Comparing Nations Hearing Benefits
This table is based on research conducted in March 2024. All information is subject to change.
Sioux Falls, SD
301 W 14th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Madison, SD
323 10th St SW
Madison, SD 57042
Buffalo, MN
Northland Title Building
215 Hwy 55 E, Ste. 200
Buffalo, MN 55313