ATC Alert
How it works

Press. Talk. Help is on the way.

One press connects you to a trained operator, any hour of any day. Here’s exactly what happens next, and how you get set up.

When you press the button

Four steps, usually in minutes.

Every ATC Alert device connects to the same 24/7 monitoring center over its own cellular connection. No landline, Wi-Fi or phone needed.

  1. Press the button

    Or, with fall detection, the device calls on its own after a hard fall.

  2. A trained operator answers

    They talk with you through the device, with your address, contacts and notes already on screen.

  3. The right help is sent

    A family member, a neighbor or emergency services. If you need an ambulance, they call 911 for you and stay with you.

  4. Your family hears about it

    The operator calls your contacts. With CareAlert, they also get a group text the moment it starts.

If you can’t talk

Help still comes.

If the operator can’t hear you after a press, they treat it as an emergency and follow your plan, which usually means sending help to your location and calling your contacts. Mobile devices share your GPS location so responders know where to go.

Fall detection

Sensors in the Anywhere Alert Pendant and Watch recognize a hard fall and call for help automatically. It doesn’t catch every fall, so press the button whenever you can. $10 a month.

CareAlert family texts

The people you choose get an instant group text when an alert starts, see updates, and can tap “On my way”. $5 a month.

Key lockbox

Lets responders get inside without forcing the door. $3 a month, or $30 to buy it outright.

Getting started

From order to covered.

No technician visit and nothing to install. Most people are set up the day the box arrives.

  1. Order online or by phone

    Pick a device and plan, and pay securely at checkout. No long-term contract.

  2. We confirm your details

    Our care team reaches out to confirm your emergency contacts and any notes the operator should have.

  3. Your device ships free

    It usually arrives 5 to 8 business days after it ships.

  4. Test it and wear it

    Charge it or plug it in, then make a test press. Once the monitoring center receives it, you’re covered. Test once a month after that.

Who answers

Professional monitoring, around the clock.

Alerts are answered by Affiliated Monitoring, a U.S.-based monitoring center, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

UL-listedTMA Five Diamond certifiedHIPAA compliantFDNY approved
Questions

Good to know.

What is a medical alert system?

A medical alert system is a wearable button that connects you to a live, trained operator 24 hours a day when you press it. The operator talks with you through the device, sends help if you need it, and lets your family know what happened.

How much does an ATC Alert medical alert system cost?

ATC Alert plans start at $34.95 a month for In-Home, $39.95 a month for the Anywhere Alert Pendant and $49.95 a month for the Anywhere Alert Watch. Annual plans cost less per month, and only the Anywhere Alert Watch has a one-time device fee ($99). Shipping is free. You pay the first month or year, plus any one-time charges, by card at checkout, and the plan renews automatically after that.

When do I pay for my medical alert plan?

You pay at checkout. Your card is charged for the first month (or the first year on an annual plan) plus any one-time charges, like the $99 Anywhere Alert Watch device fee. After that, the plan renews on the same day each month or year until you cancel. You can update your card from your account page, and you can cancel anytime with 30 days’ notice. Full cancellation requires return of equipment.

How is a medical alert different from calling 911?

A medical alert connects you to a trained operator with one press, even if you can’t reach a phone. The operator already has your address, medical notes and contacts, and decides with you whether you need an ambulance, a neighbor or a family member. If you need emergency services, they call 911 for you and stay on the line.

Why not just carry a cell phone?

A phone has to be within reach, unlocked and dialed, which is hard after a fall. A medical alert is worn all the time, is built for the shower and connects with a single button.

What if I press the button but can’t talk?

The operator follows your emergency plan. If they can’t hear you, they treat it as an emergency, which usually means sending help to your location and calling your contacts.

How does the 30-day risk-free trial work?

If your device isn’t the right fit, call or email us within 30 days of your order to cancel. Send the equipment back to us, and once we receive it in good working condition, we refund what you paid.

Is there a long-term contract?

No. Monthly plans can be cancelled at any time with 30 days’ notice. Full cancellation requires return of equipment.

What happens if I cancel an annual plan?

Call or email us to cancel, then send the equipment back. Service ends once we receive it. Annual plans are paid for the full year up front, and amounts already paid aren’t refunded, except under the 30-day risk-free trial. Return shipping is at your cost, and equipment that isn’t returned within 30 days may be billed at up to $350.

Who answers when I press the button?

A trained operator at our U.S.-based monitoring partner, which is UL-listed and TMA Five Diamond certified, answers every alert, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

What happens when I press the button?

You’re connected to a live operator right away. They talk with you through the device, decide with you what help you need, send emergency services if needed, and call the family members or friends on your contact list.

Do I need a landline or Wi-Fi?

No. All three ATC Alert devices, including the In-Home base station, have their own cellular connection on the nationwide AT&T LTE network. No landline or Wi-Fi needed.

Does ATC Alert work in my state?

Yes. ATC Alert serves customers in all 50 states.

Does ATC Alert offer fall detection?

Yes. Fall detection is available on the Anywhere Alert Pendant and the Anywhere Alert Watch for $10 a month. If the device senses a hard fall, it calls the monitoring center automatically, even if you can’t press the button.

Can my family be notified when I press the button?

Yes. With CareAlert ($5 a month), the people you choose get an instant group text when an alert starts, can see updates as they happen, and can tap “On my way” so everyone knows who’s going.

How long does shipping take?

Shipping is free, and devices usually arrive 5 to 8 business days after your order ships.

Does Medicaid pay for a medical alert system?

In Texas it can. ATC Alert is an enrolled Texas Medicaid emergency response services (ERS) provider, and eligible members may get a device and monitoring at no cost through their Medicaid health plan. Other states run their own programs, so call us and we’ll tell you what applies.

Questions?

We’ll help you choose.

Call us, or send a message, and our care team will help you find the right device.

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