What you’re paying for
A medical alert plan bundles three things into one monthly price:
- The device. A wearable button, pendant or watch, or a base station for the home.
- The connection. Our devices have their own cellular service, so there’s no landline or Wi-Fi to set up.
- 24/7 monitoring. A trained operator answers every press, day or night, and sends the right help.
ATC Alert plans start at $34.95 a month for In-Home, with no long-term contract and free shipping. Annual plans cost less per month. See every price on our pricing page.
Who gets the most out of it
The value is highest for people who spend time alone, who have fallen before, or who have a health condition that can come on suddenly. It also matters for the family: knowing a parent can reach help with one press takes a lot of worry off the people who love them.
When it may not be worth it
If someone is almost never alone, or reliably keeps a phone on them and can use it quickly, they may not need one yet. The catch is that phones are rarely within reach after a fall, in the shower or in the middle of the night, which is exactly when help is needed most.
How to keep the cost down
- Choose the annual plan if you know you’ll keep it. It costs less than paying month to month.
- Only add what you need. Fall detection is worth it for people at real risk of falling. Other add-ons are optional.
- Check for coverage. In Texas, ATC Alert is an enrolled Medicaid emergency response services provider, so eligible members may be covered through their health plan. Call us to see what applies where you live.
The bottom line
If you’re asking the question, the answer is usually yes. Start with the device that fits how they live, and you can cancel a monthly plan if it isn’t the right fit.