You can find out if you need hearing aids by taking a free online test. It’s best if you can also arrange for a visit with an audiologist for confirmation. If you have mild to moderate hearing loss, you could consider OTC hearing aids. If you have more severe hearing loss, ask a health care provider what they would recommend. Eligibility requirements for receiving hearing aids through insurance plans like Medicaid, programs like Starkey Cares, or the Miracle-Ear Foundation vary. Generally, your household needs to have a very low income for you to be eligible for free to low-cost hearing aids and services.