Medical Alert Cost and Pricing

Packages & Pricing

Most medical alert systems, such as Bay Alarm Medical’s at-home system, start at $25 per month. Medical Alert offers some of the most affordable pricing on the market with their at-home landline system that costs just $19.95 per month. That includes equipment, too, although there is a one-time $99.95 setup fee.

Of course, Medical Alert offers much more than an at-home landline system. Their prices go all the way up to $47.95 per month with their Mini Mobile System. Here’s a complete overview of Medical Alert’s pricing for their systems.

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Package Pricing for Medical Alert

Optional Add-Ons

Just like with any medical alert system, you can expand your system’s capabilities with optional add-ons. The price of extras is not impacted by the system you choose or the length of service you sign up for.

Here are the optional add-ons that Medical Alert offers with all of their systems:

At $10 per month, we recommend fall detection for all of Medical Alert’s systems. That’s the same rate as all our favorite fall detection medical alert systems. We’d also recommend the protection plan since it’s only one dollar per month but can save you a lot in case your system is damaged, lost, or stolen.

Here’s what Medical Alert’s Connect mobile app looked like on our iPhone

Alert Systems & Packages

Now that we’ve covered how much each of Medical Alert’s five systems cost, let’s get into what you can expect, our experience with them, and whether or not it’s worth the price.

At-Home Alert Systems

If you’re considering Medical Alert because of their low prices, their at-home systems are their most affordable options.

Home Landline

This system includes a base station and a waterproof help button. As the name implies, it requires a landline in your house. We appreciate that the help button can be worn as a necklace or bracelet. Some systems make us choose one or the other such as when we tested ADT Medical.

The Home Landline system has a decent 800-ft. range. To put that into practical terms, that means if your house sits in the middle of a 14 acre plot, you’d be in range anywhere on your property. That’s plenty of range for most people, but if you need more range, check out our Medical Guardian review. Their system features a 1,300-ft. range.

The help button that comes with the Medical Alert Landline can be used as a necklace or bracelet

Who It’s Best For: Medical Alert’s At Home Landline system is best suited for seniors with a landline on a tight budget who only leave the house when accompanied.

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Home Cellular

Even though the Home Cellular system has a completely different aesthetic than the Home Landline system, they have the exact same specs. They both come with a base station and waterproof, wearable help button.

The only difference is the Home Cellular can connect to a cellular network so you don’t need a landline in your home. They use the AT&T network. Before buying a cellular system, check the FCC’s cellular coverage map to ensure good connectivity in your area.3

Despite the different aesthetic, Medical Alert’s Home Cellular system offers the same capabilities as the landline system

Who It’s Best For: The Home Cellular System is best for seniors who don’t need on-the-go protection but also don’t have a landline at their home.

Mobile Alert Systems

A lot of on-the-go systems in the industry require a help button device and a separate communication device that you have to keep on you at all times. We like Medical Alert’s setup better. Both of their mobile systems are all-in-one devices so you only need to keep one device on you. The only other device in these systems is the charging dock.

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Mobile Standard

We liked Medical Alert’s Standard Mobile System. It features a four day battery life, which is fairly good for the industry. We’ve seen systems offer a five day battery life such as when we tested the Medical Guardian MGMini. Still, four days is plenty.

Since the device features a built-in speaker and microphone, the casing has small holes in it to provide clearer audio. That means it’s not as waterproof as the at-home system help buttons, but you can still take it with you in the shower. Just don’t submerge it in water.

While we tested an older model, it still had all of the capabilities of the current Medical Alert Mobile System

Who It’s Best For: Seniors who enjoy spending time away from home and want the added protection of on-the-go coverage but don’t mind a device others can see.

Remember: Most Medical Alert equipment comes with a $99.95 setup fee but no charge for their equipment. That lowers your upfront costs, but you will have to return the devices if you cancel your service.

Mobile Mini

Medical Alert’s Mobile Mini System really is mini. It’s one of the smallest all-in-one mobile systems we’ve seen, but you need to pick whether you want it as a bracelet or a pendant. We like the pendant as it makes it easier to tuck into a pocket or purse, whereas the bracelet is inconvenient if not wearing it as a bracelet. The Mobile Standard can only be worn as a necklace.

Who It’s Best For: Seniors that need on-the-go protection but want their medical alert system to be discreet.

Smartwatch

Medical Alert only offers one smartwatch option. While it didn’t make the cut for our list of the best medical alert smartwatches, it’s still a decent option. What prevented it from becoming one of our favorite smartwatch medical alert devices is the limited set of additional features.

Sure, Medical Alert’s smartwatch tracked our heart rate and steps, but that’s about it. We want more from a device we’re paying $149 for. For instance, when we tested Medical Guardian’s MGMove smartwatch, it also offered weather, messages, and reminder apps for only $50 more.

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Who It’s Best For: Seniors that want basic tracking of fitness goals and on-the-go help in case of a medical emergency.

Current Deal

Medical Alert is currently offering free shipping (a $24.95 savings) when you sign on with a semi-annual plan. When you sign on for an annual plan, you get a free lockbox as well. Of course, you will also receive a cheaper monthly rate the longer your initial subscription is.

They also have a special promotion right now for a $1 protection plan for your first billing cycle. Typically, the protection plan costs $5 per month, so if you invest in an annual payment plan, you will save $48.

Medical Alert Background

Medical Alert is part of the Connect America brand, a nationwide company based outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with over 17 years of experience. The brand is also a member of the Medical Alert Monitoring Association (MAMA).4

Medical Alert vs. The Competition

To assess Medical Alert’s value, we compared it against Bay Alarm Medical and Medical Guardian, two of our favorites. Compared to Bay Alarm, Medical Alert costs less for their at-home systems, but we still prefer Bay Alarm. We find their equipment to be of higher quality and their app easier to use. And beyond at-home systems, Medical Alert costs about the same as Bay Alarm.

Again, when compared to Medical Guardian, Medical Alert costs less too, but that’s the extent of their advantage. Other than price, we recommend Medical Guardian. Their at-home systems feature a longer range and their on-the-go systems, particularly their smartwatches, offer more advanced technology. We find Medical Guardian worth the higher price.

Methodology: How We Assessed Medical Alert

To ensure our reviews offer you as much value as possible, we bought a Medical Alert system and lived with it for about two and a half weeks. During our time testing Medical Alert, we used the following key criteria to assess its quality and value:

• Response Time: One of our biggest criteria when assessing any medical alert system is the response time as seconds can save lives during medical emergencies.
• Ease of Use: We understand that the target market for medical alert systems is not always the most proficient with technology which makes an easy-to-use system more valuable.
• Price: Medical alert systems typically require a subscription, so while free equipment is nice to have, we focus more on the monthly costs as that is what adds up in the long run.
• Flexibility: Whether you opt for an at-home or on-the-go system, it should offer the flexibility in terms of range and protection to allow you to partake in all of your favorite activities.

Our Medical Alert review was conducted by our team of senior care experts who have years of industry experience. They cover every aspect of the medical alert systems we test that can impact your safety. We also reach out to third-party experts for their opinion and current customers to round out our reviews with their insights.

Final Thoughts: Is Medical Alert Worth It?

If you’re looking for a low-cost medical alert system for your home or your loved one’s home and have a landline, Medical Alert is hard to beat. Their $19.95 price is one of the lowest in the industry.

That said, beyond the low price for their Home Landline System, we found their other systems matched the prices of their competitors except with fewer features. They’re not bad medical alert systems. We find them to be fairly middle of the road. It’s just that there are better options out there.

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