NYSUT Member Benefits
Exclusive Medical Alert System Discount
Endorsed by NYSUT, Connect America’s medical alert systems provide 24/7/365 access to help at the press of a button. Connect America offers our award-winning service at an exceptional discount to NYSUT members, who can choose from one of the medical alert systems displayed below.
Request a Medical Alert System
To learn more about enrolling in our service, please call 800-815-5809 or click the button below.
About Connect America
Connect America is proud to be the nation’s largest independent provider of medical alert systems.
Connect America has improved the lives for more than ten million individuals and their families during our 50 years of service.
We are the leading provider of medical alert systems in the U.S. today with more than 900,000 active subscribers throughout the U.S. and Canada. We offer award-winning customer and a team of trained care specialist ready to help 24/7/365.
How It Works
- When you need help, just press your button.
- A response specialist connects with you through the speaker on your device and assesses your situation.
- The response specialist sends the appropriate responder based on your needs – emergency services, caregiver, family member or neighbor.
Is it Time for a Medical Alert System?
Do any of these questions apply to you or someone you are caring for?
- Live alone or left alone for extended periods by caregivers?
- Have at least one chronic illness (heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pulmonary issues, osteoporosis, arthritis)?
- Feel nervous to be alone due to a medical concern or feel unsafe in your living environment?
- Use mobility-assisted devices (walker, cane, crutches, wheelchair)?
- Require assistance performing activities of daily living (walking, bathing, toileting, dressing, preparing meals, etc.)
- Physical or sensory impairments (vision, hearing, walking, etc.)?
- History of falls or medical emergencies?
- Hospitalized within last 12 months?
Is it Time for a Medical Alert System?
Do any of these questions apply to you or someone you are caring for?
- Live alone or left alone for extended periods by caregivers?
- Have at least one chronic illness (heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pulmonary issues, osteoporosis, arthritis)?
- Feel nervous to be alone due to a medical concern or feel unsafe in your living environment?
- Use mobility-assisted devices (walker, cane, crutches, wheelchair)?
- Require assistance performing activities of daily living (walking, bathing, toileting, dressing, preparing meals, etc.)
- Physical or sensory impairments (vision, hearing, walking, etc.)?
- History of falls or medical emergencies?
- Hospitalized within last 12 months?
Choosing the Right Medical Alert System
Our Products
Landline System
At-Home Solution
$17 per month / $23 per month with fall detection
Compatible with a landline telephone, this system integrates a two-way speaker and microphone and a small, lightweight, help button that can be worn around the neck or wrist. This ensures crystal clear communication with an Emergency Response Operator.
Equipment included: Base speaker and neck button or wrist button
- Compatible with landline and most VoIP phone connections
- Integrated two-way speaker
- Lightweight neck or wrist button can be be worn in the shower or bath where accidents are common
- Optional fall detection pendant can call for help if a fall is detected*
- Battery backup protection lets you use your system in the event of a blackout or power outage
*Fall detection feature does not detect 100% of falls. If able, users should always press their button when they need help.
Cellular System
At-Home Solution
$20 per month / $26 per month with fall detection
Designed to work on the AT&T® cellular network, this system integrates a two-way speaker and a small, lightweight, help button that can be worn around the neck or on the wrist. The system provides clear communication with an emergency response operator.
Equipment included: Base speaker and neck button or wrist button
- No landline or cellular phone required
- Works on the AT&T® cellular network
- No cellular contract required
- Integrated two-way speaker
- Lightweight neck or wrist button can be worn in the shower or bath where accidents are common
- Optional fall detection pendant can call for help if a fall is detected*
- Battery backup protection lets you use your system in the event of a blackout or power outage
*Fall detection feature does not detect 100% of falls. If able, users should always press their button when they need help.
Mobile LTE
On-The-Go Solution
$26 per month / $32 per month with fall detection
Designed to work on the AT&T® cellular network, this system integrates a built-in two-way speaker and an interchangeable, lightweight, neck or wrist button. This simple mobile solution includes an advanced GPS locator* and clear voice communication, so that users have immediate access to help anytime, anywhere. It is compatible with our optional fall detection pendant, which can call for help if a fall is detected, even if a user cannot push the help button.**
Equipment included: All-in-one neck button charging cradle and interchangeable neck or wrist button
- No landline or cellular phone required
- Works on the AT&T® cellular network
- No cellular contract required
- Advanced GPS technology*
- One button access to emergency help through built-in two-way speaker
- Optional fall detection pendant can call for help if a fall is detected**
- Interchangeable, lightweight, neck or wrist button can be worn in the shower or bath where accidents are common
- Up to four days battery depending on activity and usage
* Location accuracy may vary depending on environmental conditions.
** Fall detection feature does not detect 100% of falls. If able, users should always press their button when they need help
Mobile
On-The-Go Solution
$26 per month / $32 per month with fall detection
Designed to work on the AT&T® cellular network, this system integrates a built-in two-way speaker with a lightweight, all-in-one, help button that can be worn around the neck. This simple mobile solution includes an advanced GPS* locator with clear voice communication, so that users have immediate access to help anytime, anywhere. Optional fall detection is available, which can call for help if a fall is detected and a user cannot push the help button.**
Equipment included: All-in-one neck button with two-way speaker and charging cradle (with the option of a wearable button on neck or wrist for the participant)
- No landline or cellular phone required
- Works on the AT&T® cellular network
- No cellular contract required
- Advanced GPS technology*
- One button access to emergency help through built-in two-way speaker
- Optional fall detection pendant can call for help if a fall is detected**
- Interchangeable, lightweight, neck or wrist button can be worn in the shower or bath where accidents are common
- Up to four days battery depending on activity and usage
* Location accuracy may vary depending on environmental conditions.
** Fall detection feature does not detect 100% of falls. If able, users should always press their button when they need help
FREE Lockbox with each order!
When help is on the way, will they be able to get in your door?
With a FREE Lockbox from Connect America, keys can be securely stored outside your door for:
- Emergency and medical responders
- Firefighters and police officers
- Trusted caregivers and family