What Happens to Your Life Alert / Medical Alert Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Contact
1-800-360-0329
Cost
~$50–$70/mo monitoring
Equipment
Return to avoid charges
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel monthly monitoring
Call 1-800-360-0329 to cancel the monitoring subscription. Have account number and death certificate ready.
Return monitoring equipment
Return the medical alert pendant, base station, and any accessories to avoid equipment charges.
Document Now Checklist
- Life Alert account number
- Monthly monitoring cost
- Equipment to return (pendant, base station)
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MyChart / Patient Portals
Document all doctors, hospitals, and patient portal accounts.
Health Insurance
Dependents on your health plan lose coverage when the primary holder dies. They have a 60-day special enrollment period to find new coverage.
Medicare
Note your Medicare number, Part A/B/C/D enrollment status, and any Medigap/supplement plan.
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