Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for senior monitoring systems and services?
Medicare does not pay for these services. Medicaid Home-Based Waiver does offer payment for both CareLink and CareMed senior medical alert systems, however enrollment in that program is very limited. Contact the Area Agency on Aging in your state for more information about availability. For more information on the Medicaid Waiver, go to the AAAWM link or HHS Health Options link on our Home Safety Resources page (available in west Michigan only). Payment for senior medical alarms and senior monitoring systems is usually made by the subscriber, family members or other interested parties. In some cases, private insurance will pay for services following a covered accident. An Insurance Case Manager will need to give approval for this service.
