Does Medicaid pay for a medical alert in New York?

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

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The short answer

Yes. New York's Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) lists a medical alert.

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What stands out in New York

1 New York Medicaid program we read names a medical alert; it serves older adults. (Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC))
For 2027, 15 Medicare Advantage plans in New York list a medical alert, down from 18 in 2026. 56 of 62 counties have at least one, down from 62 in 2026. Bronx and Kings have the most, 8 each. (CMS benefit files, 2026, CMS benefit files, 2027)
Medicare lists 1,612 equipment suppliers here, about 45 for every 100,000 people aged 65 and over. Brooklyn has the most, 289. (CMS supplier directory, Census ACS 2020-2024)

New York's Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) lists a medical alert

Medicaid calls it a PERS.

Programs for older adults
Program	Who it serves	Medical alert?	Source
Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC)	People with chronic illnesses or disabilities needing long-term care at home or in the communityEligibility, in the state's words: “MLTC Partial Capitation (MLTCP) Age Requirements: 18 years and older Coverage Required: Medicaid” source	Lists a medical alert	Read the sourceChecked October 12, 2026 What it says “Personal emergency response system”

One phone call starts the application

Call NY Connects long term services and supports: 800-342-9871

Ask for a “personal emergency response system” under the Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) program. What else to ask

15 Medicare Advantage plans here list a medical alert

How CMS marks these

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Albany2 plans

Allegany4 plans

Bronx8 plans

Broome1 plan

Cattaraugus4 plans

Cayuga1 plan

Chautauqua4 plans

Chemung1 plan

Chenango1 plan

Clinton1 plan

Columbia1 plan

Cortland1 plan

Medicare lists 1,612 equipment suppliers here

Home equipment, not alerts; price labels explained

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Equipment

Adams1 supplier

Airmont2 suppliers

Albany17 suppliers

Alden1 supplier

Alexandria Bay1 supplier

Altamont1 supplier

Amherst6 suppliers

Amityville2 suppliers

Amsterdam2 suppliers

Ardsley1 supplier

Armonk1 supplier

Arverne2 suppliers

Lift chairs · Medicare and lift chairs · Adjustable beds.

28.3% of older New York residents live alone

People 65 and over who live alone: 28.3%; 1,005,727 people. Census ACS 2020-2024. Census source
Deaths from falls, age 65+, per 100,000: 52.2; 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 New York?

Yes: New York's Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) lists one.

Do Medicare Advantage plans in New York cover a medical alert?

15 Medicare Advantage plans in New York list a medical alert for 2027.

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

Sources

Coverage checklist for New York

Yes. New York's Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) lists a medical alert.

Program: Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC). Call NY Connects long term services and supports at 800-342-9871.

Plans (2027)

Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Medicare (plan ID H3312-070-0)
Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP), Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP (plan ID H8432-042-0)
Healthfirst Increased Benefits Plan (HMO), Healthfirst Medicare Plan (plan ID H3359-019-0)
+12 more at the link below

Ask: does the Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) program cover a personal emergency response system for my parent, and how do we apply?

Data checked October 12, 2026.

https://medicalalertreview.com/coverage/new-york