For those in a Project Lifesaver area, the device is free with a two-year contract. The cost of a one-year contract is $99.99. Funding: PAL is covered by Medicaid but not Medicare. PAL can be covered by private insurance depending on the plan. Who has access? Anyone, whether they live in a Project Lifesaver covered area or not . Benefits: • Users set up g eofencing and receive alerts as soon as the individual leaves the designated perimeter • Covered by Medicaid and possibly by private insurance • Available in areas not covered by Project Lifesaver • Transmitter has a panic button the individual can press which will alert the caregiver and provide the individual’s location • Uses GPS technology which can provide precise, outdoor positioning information at any time of day Limitations: • May be expensive • Barriers between device and satellite such as thick foliage/artificial obstructions such as buildings or dense communities can hinder satellite signals for GPS technology
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