Does Medicaid pay for a medical alert in Hawaii?
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The short answer
Yes, but only for people who live alone or are alone much of the day, have no regular caregiver, and would otherwise need extensive supervision. Hawaii's QUEST Integration (QI) Section 1115 demonstration, HCBS benefit (Attachment D) lists a medical alert, if your parent qualifies for nursing-home-level care.
What stands out in Hawaii
- 1 Hawaii Medicaid program we read names a medical alert; it serves older adults. It sets a condition on who can get one. (QUEST Integration (QI) Section 1115 demonstration, HCBS benefit (Attachment D))
- For 2027, 0 Medicare Advantage plans in Hawaii list a medical alert, the same as in 2026. 0 of 5 counties have at least one, the same as 2026. (CMS benefit files, 2026, CMS benefit files, 2027)
- Medicare lists 93 equipment suppliers here, about 32 for every 100,000 people aged 65 and over. Honolulu has the most, 26. (CMS supplier directory, Census ACS 2020-2024)
Hawaii's QUEST Integration (QI) Section 1115 demonstration, HCBS benefit (Attachment D) lists a medical alert
Medicaid calls it a PERS.
| Program | Who it serves | Medical alert? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUEST Integration (QI) Section 1115 demonstration, HCBS benefit (Attachment D)Section 1115Condition: Limited to people who live alone or are alone much of the day, have no regular caregiver, and would otherwise need extensive supervision. | QI members meeting institutional level of care, plus "At Risk" population (PERS in the At Risk subset) | Lists a medical alert | Read the sourceChecked October 12, 2026What it says“PERS is a twenty-four (24) hour emergency assistance service which enables the member to secure immediate assistance in the event of an emotional, physical, or environmental emergency.” “PERS services are limited to those individuals who live alone, or who are alone for significant parts of the day, have no regular caregiver for extended periods of time, and who would otherwise require extensive routine supervision.” |
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Ask for a “personal emergency response system” under the QUEST Integration (QI) Section 1115 demonstration, HCBS benefit (Attachment D) program. What else to ask
No Medicare Advantage plan here lists a medical alert
HawaiiNo plans listed
HonoluluNo plans listed
KalawaoNo plans listed
KauaiNo plans listed
MauiNo plans listed
Medicare lists 93 equipment suppliers here
Home equipment, not alerts; price labels explained
Aiea2 suppliers
Eleele1 supplier
Ewa Beach2 suppliers
Haleiwa1 supplier
Hauula1 supplier
Hilo9 suppliers
Honolulu26 suppliers
Kahului5 suppliers
Kailua3 suppliers
Kailua Kona3 suppliers
Kamuela3 suppliers
Kaneohe5 suppliers
Kapaa1 supplier
Kapolei3 suppliers
Kaunakakai1 supplier
Keaau1 supplier
Kihei1 supplier
Koloa1 supplier
Lahaina1 supplier
Lihue4 suppliers
Mililani2 suppliers
Pahala1 supplier
Pahoa1 supplier
Pearl City5 suppliers
Pukalani1 supplier
Wahiawa1 supplier
Waianae3 suppliers
Waikoloa1 supplier
Wailuku1 supplier
Waipahu3 suppliers
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19.3% of older Hawaii residents live alone
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Original Medicare does not pay; compare prices.
Paying yourself? Medical Care Alert
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Questions families ask
Does Medicaid pay for a medical alert in Hawaii?
Yes: Hawaii's QUEST Integration (QI) Section 1115 demonstration, HCBS benefit (Attachment D) lists one, with a condition.
Do Medicare Advantage plans in Hawaii cover a medical alert?
No Medicare Advantage plan in Hawaii lists a medical alert for 2027.
Data checked October 12, 2026. How we built this · Report a correction
Sources
- QUEST Integration (QI) Section 1115 demonstration, HCBS benefit (Attachment D): program document (checked October 12, 2026)
- Hawaii Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division
- CMS Medicare Advantage plan files, 2026
- CMS Medicare Advantage plan files, 2027
- CMS supplier directory, Hawaii
- Census ACS living alone, Hawaii
- CDC fall deaths, Hawaii
- Census ZIP-to-county file
- Medicare.gov: equipment Part B covers
- Medicare.gov: Open Enrollment dates
- Medical Care Alert prices