Does Medicaid pay for a medical alert in Missouri?

By Carol Bennett, Senior EditorUpdated October 13, 2026How we evaluate

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The short answer

Not on the service list for Missouri's Aged and Disabled Waiver in the Medicaid.gov waiver fact sheet we read (October 13, 2026). Ask the state; services change.

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What stands out in Missouri

For 2027, 14 Medicare Advantage plans in Missouri list a medical alert, down from 17 in 2026. 110 of 115 counties have at least one, down from 112 in 2026. Christian and Dallas have the most, 5 each. (CMS benefit files, 2026, CMS benefit files, 2027)
Medicare lists 460 equipment suppliers here, about 42 for every 100,000 people aged 65 and over. Saint Louis has the most, 63. (CMS supplier directory, Census ACS 2020-2024)

A medical alert is not on the Missouri service list we read

Medicaid calls it a PERS.

Programs for older adults
Program	Who it serves	Medical alert?	Source
Aged and Disabled Waiver	Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 63-64 who meet a nursing facility level of care	Does not list one	Read the sourceChecked October 13, 2026 What it says “Provides adult day care, basic respite, homemaker, advanced respite, chore, and home delivered meals to individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 63-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care.”

Programs for people with disabilities

Disability programs
Program	Who it serves	Medical alert?	Source
Independent Living Waiver	Adults with physical disabilities (consumer-directed personal care)	Unclear in the source	Read the sourceChecked October 12, 2026 What it says “Additional services available include environmental accessibility adaptations, specialized medical equipment and supplies, financial management services, and case management.”

One phone call starts the application

Call HCBS referral/application phone line (Senior and Disability Services): 866-835-3505

Ask for a “personal emergency response system”. What else to ask

14 Medicare Advantage plans here list a medical alert

How CMS marks these

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Adair3 plans

Andrew3 plans

Atchison3 plans

Audrain4 plans

Barry4 plans

Barton4 plans

Bates4 plans

Benton3 plans

Bollinger3 plans

Boone4 plans

Buchanan3 plans

Butler3 plans

Medicare lists 460 equipment suppliers here

Home equipment, not alerts; price labels explained

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Equipment

Affton1 supplier

Albany1 supplier

Arnold4 suppliers

Ballwin4 suppliers

Belle1 supplier

Belton3 suppliers

Bethany1 supplier

Blue Springs7 suppliers

Bolivar1 supplier

Bonne Terre1 supplier

Boonville1 supplier

Bourbon1 supplier

Lift chairs · Medicare and lift chairs · Adjustable beds.

29.1% of older Missouri residents live alone

People 65 and over who live alone: 29.1%; 322,276 people. Census ACS 2020-2024. Census source
Deaths from falls, age 65+, per 100,000: 87.4; 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 Missouri?

It is not on the service list we read for Missouri's Aged and Disabled Waiver.

Do Medicare Advantage plans in Missouri cover a medical alert?

14 Medicare Advantage plans in Missouri list a medical alert for 2027.

Data checked October 12–13, 2026. How we built this · Report a correction

Sources

Coverage checklist for Missouri

Not on the service list for Missouri's Aged and Disabled Waiver in the Medicaid.gov waiver fact sheet we read (October 13, 2026). Ask the state; services change.

Call HCBS referral/application phone line (Senior and Disability Services) at 866-835-3505.

Plans (2027)

Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Medicare (plan ID H5325-006-0)
Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Medicare (plan ID H5325-015-0)
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Medicare (plan ID H2663-114-0)
+11 more at the link below

Ask: which program covers a personal emergency response system, and how do we apply?

Data checked October 13, 2026.

https://medicalalertreview.com/coverage/missouri