Medical alert systems — help at the press of a button
Stay independent with confidence. We compare medical alert devices and monitoring plans from several licensed providers and help you find the right fit for your lifestyle and budget — including options that may be covered by Medicaid or your Medicare Advantage plan.
Why compare with us
- Options from multiple medical alert providers
- In-home, mobile GPS and smartwatch devices
- 24/7 professional monitoring centers
- We check Medicaid & Medicare Advantage coverage
- Costs explained before you commit
Three kinds of systems, one goal — your safety
Features, pricing and plans vary by provider. We walk you through the options side by side.
Smartwatch Alerts
A wearable watch with an emergency button and cellular connection. Many models add fall detection, GPS location and wellness features.
- Emergency SOS button
- Automatic fall detection (select models)
- GPS location
- Works at home and on the go
Mobile GPS Pendants
A small pendant or clip-on device with one-button help and GPS. Works on cellular nationwide — no smartphone needed.
- One-button emergency call
- GPS location
- Lightweight, all-day wear
- 24/7 monitoring center
In-Home Systems
A base station with a wearable help button, designed for people who spend most of their time at home.
- Wide in-home range
- Cellular or landline options
- Water-resistant help button
- Simple setup
You may qualify for a device at no cost
Many state Medicaid programs — often through home- and community-based waiver programs — and some Medicare Advantage plans cover personal emergency response systems. Some providers also include equipment at no charge with a monitoring plan.
- We confirm what your state and plan cover
- We match you with a provider that works with your coverage
- If there is a monthly cost, you'll know it upfront
What to have ready
- Your state of residence
- Medicaid or Medicare Advantage plan name, if any
- Whether you need help mostly at home or on the go
- Interest in fall detection
Coverage is determined by your state program or health plan, not by The Healthcare Market.
Check your medical alert options — free
Takes about a minute. A coordinator will follow up within one business day with options that fit your needs.
HIPAA-compliant & encrypted · Used only to coordinate your request · Never sold
Common Questions
Is your service really free?
Yes. Our coordination service costs you nothing. If a program has its own cost — for example, a monthly monitoring plan for a medical alert device or a pharmacy's medication price — it is explained to you clearly before anything is set up, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Will this change my Medicare, Medicaid or insurance?
No. Using our service does not change, replace or cancel your existing Medicare, Medicaid or insurance coverage.
What happens after I submit a form?
A care coordinator reviews your request, usually within one business day, and contacts you using the method you chose to confirm your eligibility and explain your options.
Can I sign up for more than one program?
Yes. Select every program you are interested in on the form. Each one is coordinated separately and we keep you informed along the way.
Can I get a medical alert device at no cost?
Some people can. Certain state Medicaid programs and some Medicare Advantage plans cover medical alert services, and some providers include equipment at no charge with a monitoring plan. Coverage depends on your state and plan — we check for you.
Is my information secure?
Yes. Our forms are HIPAA-compliant and encrypted. Your information is only used to coordinate the programs you request, and it is never sold.
Prefer to talk to a person?
Our care coordinators can answer your questions and walk you through your options by phone.