Local Area Agencies on Aging, Medicaid waiver programs, local hospitals, and charitable organizations dedicated to supporting seniors may offer free medical alert bracelets or systems. Additionally, certain medical alert service providers might provide free trials or promotional offers.
Another potential avenue to secure a free medical alert device is by obtaining a “Medicaid Waiver” for a disability. Seniors can indeed obtain free medical alert systems through this method, but its availability depends on the regulations and rules in their respective states.
To explore this option, you can start by conducting a Google search for “____(your state) Medical Waiver Medicaid.” Upon visiting your state’s Medicaid website, look for information on available Medical Waivers.
For instance, in Alaska, Medical Waivers are accessible to support seniors and older adults in living independently at home instead of going to a nursing home. You can find more details about Alaska’s medical waivers on the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services website: link.
In Colorado, the Area Agency on Aging provides free medical alert bracelets. You can learn more on DenverRegion.co.networkofcare.org: link.
In Georgia, explore the Waiver Programs, particularly the Elderly and Disabled tabs. These programs aim to help older adults and seniors continue living in their homes longer, avoiding the need for nursing home care. Seniors may receive financial assistance for purchasing or obtaining a free medical alert system: link.
In Nevada, they offer Waivers for the Frail Elderly (FE), and Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) are covered through the Waiver for the Frail Elderly Medicaid option. The process often involves filling out forms, and they may even offer online submission.
Various types of Medical Waivers are available, primarily categorized under Elderly or Senior and Disabled programs in your state. To find your state’s HCBS waiver policy, you can use this link.