How We Work

MedicAlert helps people with chronic health conditions live their best lives.
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We began in 1956 with a simple idea...

A father’s desire to protect his daughter became a mission that is still changing the world today—one life at a time.
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Being a MedicAlert subscriber means you have:

  • A MedicAlert service plan (monthly, or 1-, 2-, and 3-year options available
  • A MedicAlert ID
  • An online Personal Health Record
  • The protection of our 24/7 Emergency Hotline

Our 24/7 Emergency Hotline ensures that critical health information is communicated when you can't speak or when you're not there to advocate for a loved one.

Call Agent

MedicAlert IDs are engraved with critical health info, a unique ID number and the phone number for our 24/7 Emergency Hotline. IDs are worn at pulse points where First Responders are trained to look for them.

MedicAlert ID

When First Responders call, MedicAlert provides critical health info to guide life-saving decisions in emergencies.

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When a teacher, coach, or Good Samaritan calls, MedicAlert quickly connects them to the subscriber’s listed emergency contacts.

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