5.16 HEARING LOSS BENEFIT The Hearing Loss benefit provides for a hearing examination and hearing aid device. Covered Expenses include a hearing exam and evaluation, ear mold(s), initial set of batteries, cords and other necessary equipment, warranty, follow-up consultation, and repair of a hearing aid device. The maximum benefit payable is 70% of Covered Expenses, up to $800 per ear, during any period of three consecutive years. The calendar year deductible does not apply to this benefit, and any expense you incur over the Plan’s paid benefit amount is not applied to the Annual Out-of-Pocket Limit. No hearing loss benefit is extended for more than one hearing aid device for each ear; or for replacement of a hearing aid device more often than once during any period of three consecutive years.