Medical Alert Cost and Pricing

Packages & Pricing

On average, medical alert systems range in price from $19.95 to $44.95 per month, plus equipment costs. Medical Alert’s plans fall within this spectrum, and importantly, the brand does not require long-term contracts. long-term contracts. You are required to sign an agreement, but you’re free to cancel any time. Keep in mind that Medical Alert offers some great deals and discounts, too. But we’ll cover those in just a bit.

Package Pricing Snapshot for Medical Alert

We found Medical Alert’s Home Landline System to be affordable compared to other in-home systems. However, their Home Cellular System is priced at $32.95 per month, which is slightly higher than what we’re used to seeing for in-home cellular alerts. Medical Alert’s mobile system is also on the high end of the pricing spectrum for on-the-go systems. However, keep an open mind because Medical Alert does not charge fees found with other medical alert systems. For starters, they do not charge an equipment fee on any of their systems.

Have a look at their prices below.

Equipment Upgrade Costs & Freebies

We found that Medical Alert only offers a few options for upgrades and add-ons. Still, we like that you get high-quality freebies with annual payment plans — like a key lockbox, which is designed to help EMTs and first responders enter your home quickly.1 You also get free access to Medical Alert Connect, the brand’s mobile app that allows you to keep an eye on the Medical Alert subscribers in your care. As we mentioned earlier, this perk comes with all plans!

Medical Alert Mobile App

Alert Systems & Packages

Medical Alert offers three alert systems: two in-home systems, and one mobile option. We’d like to see a wider selection, especially when it comes to plans for active seniors. Bay Alarm Medical is one brand that has plenty of packages (eight to be exact!). That said, most companies only offer 3-5 options. Let’s see how Medical Alert’s options can help you or your loved one age with confidence.

At-Home Alert Systems

Home Landline

This system includes a base station and a waterproof help button that you wear around your neck or wrist. It requires a landline connection, but it’s simple and affordable at $22.95 per month (or ~$18.29 monthly when you pay annually). It has a decent 800-ft. range but doesn’t really compare to One Call Alert’s standard plan that gives you 1,300-ft. for just a few extra bucks. However, we think it’ll work if you’re on a tight budget or live in a modest-sized home.

Medical Alert Landline

Who It’s Best For: Medical Alert’s At Home Landline system is best suited for seniors who enjoy spending time at-home and happen to have a landline.

Home Cellular

As the name implies, Medical Alert’s cellular system doesn’t require a phone connection. For $32.95 per month, you’ll enjoy cellular coverage, which is more reliable than landline monitoring in our experience. This package comes with wireless equipment, including a base station and wearable help button. Keep in mind that while you won’t pay an equipment fee, you will have to return all devices if you cancel your plan.

Medical Alert Cellular

Who It’s Best For: The At Home No Landline plan is best for seniors who want the reliability of cellular monitoring and don’t mind paying a little more for it.

Mobile Alert Systems

Mobile

Medical Alert’s on-the-go system gives you the flexibility to run errands, but it’ll set you back $42.95 per month. Note that the plan uses a travel-friendly version of the base unit, a waterproof button, and a wearable lanyard or wrist button to keep you protected at all times. You also get a charging cradle and convenient carrying case for your mobile device.

We were impressed by this system’s five-day battery life and its modern, sleek design. One of the drawbacks of Medical Alert’s on-the-go system is that it’s on the pricier side for mobile alerts. We’re used to getting similar value closer to the $37 per month price point.

Medical Alert On-The-Go Device

Who It’s Best For: Seniors who enjoy spending time away from home and want the added protection of on-the-go coverage.

Current Deal

Medical Alert is currently offering free shipping (a $15.50 savings) when you sign on with a semi-annual plan. When you sign on for an annual plan, you will receive free shipping and a free lockbox. Of course, you will also receive a cheaper monthly rate for both plans.

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. What a bargain!

Is Medical Alert Worth it?

Standard emergency coverage from Medical Alert offers great value. You can count on their plans and fees to be straightforward. With Medical Alert, you simply pick one of their three available packages, and that’s it! The setup is simple, too. You just plug in the base unit, connect the included phone cord (if you get the landline system), follow a few simple steps, and you’re in business. The only thing that might prevent you from using Medical Alert’s services is if AT&T does not provide phone coverage in your area.4

While you can find other systems that are a few dollars cheaper than Medical Alert’s on-the-go and at-home cellular systems, you might also get nickeled and dimed. With Medical Alert, the plans are inclusive with extra charges for only a few add-ons like fall detection for a monthly $10 fee.

For example, you will have access to Medical Alert Connect, a caregiver app, that provides benefits like real-time notifications when the user presses the help button and GPS location detection that caregivers can track on their own cellphone. Some providers charge an extra fee for these services, but with Medical Alert, the benefits are free. And don’t forget 一Medical Alert does not charge an equipment fee.

While the in-home range, at 800 feet, is average, we consider the price for the landline connection low and the savings especially attractive if you purchase an annual plan.

The take-away 一 be sure that you are looking at the big picture when comparing the value of various systems. With Medical Alert, we think you will find that the value is worth a second look.

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. We feel their mission of “Connecting is Caring,” really shines through every aspect of their business, but especially in their customer-friendly policies.

The brand is also a member of the Medical Alert Monitoring Association (MAMA).5 You can get to know more about the company’s history, as well as their offerings, in our full review of Medical Alert here.

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