Does Medicaid pay for a medical alert in Colorado?

By Carol Bennett, Senior EditorUpdated October 12, 2026How we evaluate

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The short answer

Yes. Colorado's Community First Choice (CFC) lists a medical alert. It is part of the regular Medicaid plan, not a waiver.

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What stands out in Colorado

1 Colorado Medicaid program we read names a medical alert; it serves older adults. (Community First Choice (CFC))
For 2027, 4 Medicare Advantage plans in Colorado list a medical alert, down from 6 in 2026. 16 of 64 counties have at least one, down from 34 in 2026. Adams and Arapahoe have the most, 4 each. (CMS benefit files, 2026, CMS benefit files, 2027)
Medicare lists 388 equipment suppliers here, about 42 for every 100,000 people aged 65 and over. Denver has the most, 48. (CMS supplier directory, Census ACS 2020-2024)

Colorado's Community First Choice (CFC) lists a medical alert

Medicaid calls it a PERS.

Programs for older adults
Program	Who it serves	Medical alert?	Source
Community First Choice (CFC)State plan	Health First Colorado members who need long-term care at home; works alongside waiver services (page: 'CFC is not a waiver')	Lists a medical alert	Read the sourceChecked October 12, 2026 What it says “Medication Reminder Personal Care (Accessible through traditional agency-based care, CDASS and IHSS ) Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) Remote Supports Transition Set Up”
Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) Waiver	Ages 65+ with significant functional impairment; ages 18-64 blind, physically disabled, or with HIV/AIDS; nursing facility level of care	Does not list one	Read the sourceChecked October 12, 2026 What it says “Adult Day Services Alternative Care Facilities Home Accessibility Modifications and Adaptations Life Skills Training Non-Medical Transportation Peer Mentorship Respite Wellness Education Benefit”

One phone call starts the application

Call Health First Colorado Member Contact Center: 800-221-3943

Ask for a “personal emergency response system” under the Community First Choice (CFC) program. Start the application online. What else to ask

4 Medicare Advantage plans here list a medical alert

How CMS marks these

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Adams4 plans

AlamosaNo plans listed

Arapahoe4 plans

ArchuletaNo plans listed

BacaNo plans listed

BentNo plans listed

Boulder4 plans

Broomfield4 plans

ChaffeeNo plans listed

CheyenneNo plans listed

Clear CreekNo plans listed

ConejosNo plans listed

Medicare lists 388 equipment suppliers here

Home equipment, not alerts; price labels explained

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Equipment

Alamosa4 suppliers

Arvada12 suppliers

Aspen1 supplier

Aurora33 suppliers

Avon2 suppliers

Bennett1 supplier

Berthoud1 supplier

Boulder4 suppliers

Breckenridge3 suppliers

Brighton3 suppliers

Broomfield3 suppliers

Brush1 supplier

Lift chairs · Medicare and lift chairs · Adjustable beds.

27.0% of older Colorado residents live alone

People 65 and over who live alone: 27.0%; 246,788 people. Census ACS 2020-2024. Census source
Deaths from falls, age 65+, per 100,000: 107.0; Age-adjusted, 2024. CDC source

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If nothing pays, the monthly bill is yours

Original Medicare does not pay; compare prices.

Paying yourself? Medical Care Alert

From $29.95/mo for the Home plan; without a landline, LTE cellular adds $5/mo (price page, October 1, 2026).

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Questions families ask

Does Medicaid pay for a medical alert in Colorado?

Yes: Colorado's Community First Choice (CFC) lists one.

Do Medicare Advantage plans in Colorado cover a medical alert?

4 Medicare Advantage plans in Colorado list a medical alert for 2027.

Data checked October 12, 2026. How we built this · Report a correction

Sources

Coverage checklist for Colorado

Yes. Colorado's Community First Choice (CFC) lists a medical alert. It is part of the regular Medicaid plan, not a waiver.

Program: Community First Choice (CFC). Call Health First Colorado Member Contact Center at 800-221-3943.

Plans (2027)

Anthem Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP), Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (plan ID H4346-014-0)
Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Medicare (plan ID H3931-175-0)
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Medicare (plan ID H3931-196-0)
+1 more at the link below

Ask: does the Community First Choice (CFC) program cover a personal emergency response system for my parent, and how do we apply?

Data checked October 12, 2026.

https://medicalalertreview.com/coverage/colorado