Common Questions: Cochlear Implants

Are cochlear implants covered by insurance?

Yes. In many/most situations, cochlear implants are covered by Medicare/Medicaid and by the majority of private and commercial insurers. However, it is important to understand…

Cochlear Implant Candidacy

Adults and children (12 months of age and older), with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss, may be candidates for a cochlear implant. Typically, candidates will have been fitted with hearing…

Phone Use With a Cochlear Implant

If I get a cochlear implant, will I be able to use the telephone?

What is a cochlear implant?

For patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing losses, hearing aids are often not able to improve speech understanding. While very powerful hearing aids exist, that…