How to Get AngelSense for Free: Insurance, Medicaid, and Grants

• As of September 28, 2026, some police and sheriff’s offices offered free AngelSense devices. AngelSense says some Medicaid waivers, private insurers, and schools have paid for it. Some nonprofit grants also cover GPS trackers.
• AngelSense does not bill insurance directly, and approval is never guaranteed. The company says standard Medicaid plans typically do not cover it.
• AngelSense’s advertised free device requires a 12-month service contract. The first year still costs at least $558.88.

AngelSense is a GPS tracker and speakerphone designed for children and adults who may wander, including people with autism or dementia. Our AngelSense review covers the device, plans and drawbacks in detail. The device lists at $229, with a service plan costing $44.99 to $64.99 a month.

Some local police and sheriff’s programs provide devices at no cost. Medicaid waivers, private insurers, schools, or grants may cover some or all of the expense, but funding is not guaranteed. AngelSense’s own free-device offer still requires a year of paid service.

If you plan to pay for it yourself, you can see AngelSense’s current plans.

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How can you get AngelSense free or covered?

The local giveaway programs below have agency announcements or supporting news coverage. Most insurance and school funding claims come from AngelSense and families who report receiving approval.

Which police and sheriff’s programs provide free AngelSense devices?

Some law enforcement agencies use grant funding to provide AngelSense devices to local families. Programs may have a limited supply and can end when funding runs out. The following programs were identified in the September 2026 research.

• Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Persons Who Wander Grant funds 22 wearable AngelSense devices for people at risk of wandering. ¹
• North Miami Police Department, Florida: Its free, voluntary Guardian Program launched on April 8, 2025, and provides AngelSense GPS devices. The department can access the device’s tracking data. ²
• Aurora Police Department, Colorado: On May 16, 2024, CBS Colorado reported that a grant allowed the department to provide free AngelSense devices to residents caring for someone at risk. ³
• Burlington County Sheriff’s Office, New Jersey: The office sponsors AngelSense for residents caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or autism. Willingboro Police directs applicants to the sheriff’s Community Outreach Unit at 609-265-3788. ⁴

AngelSense’s press page lists additional agencies, including Huntington Police in West Virginia and the Volusia County Sheriff in Florida. The company also offers grant-writing assistance to agencies. If your department has no program, ask whether it would consider one.

Is AngelSense covered by insurance?

Coverage is decided case by case. AngelSense does not bill insurers directly. It says some private plans have covered the device out of network or reimbursed families, and some Medicaid waivers have funded it. These claims rely on customer feedback, and AngelSense does not guarantee approval. ⁵

Medicaid HCBS waivers

Home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers are state Medicaid programs that fund support at home or in the community for people who would otherwise qualify for institutional care. Medicaid.gov lists about 257 such programs nationwide and notes that states can target populations by diagnosis, including autism. Its overview does not name AngelSense or GPS trackers. ⁶

AngelSense identifies two states where it says funding covers the device and service:

• Missouri: The company lists the MOCDD, DD Comprehensive, Community Support, and Partnership for Hope waivers. It says financially eligible Medicaid members may receive funding under the assistive technology category. ⁷
• Wisconsin: AngelSense says it is an approved statewide vendor for a Personal Emergency Response System. It identifies the CLTS waiver as the main funding route, along with IRIS and CCOP. ⁸

These claims were not confirmed on either state’s agency website during the September 2026 research. Parents have also reported New York’s OPWDD budget covering monthly service and an application through Maryland’s Autism Waiver. Those are individual reports, and the Maryland account did not establish approval.

AngelSense says standard Medicaid state plans typically do not cover the product. ⁵

Private insurance

Private insurers decide coverage plan by plan. Because AngelSense does not submit claims, families generally pay first and request reimbursement. Approval is not guaranteed. ⁵

AngelSense suggests including ICD-10-CM code Z91.83, which describes wandering in diseases classified elsewhere, alongside the underlying diagnosis, such as autism, F84.0. It also suggests HCPCS S5160 for installation and testing of an emergency response system and S5161 for monthly service. The company asks that the doctor’s request the name “AngelSense GPS for Wandering Prevention.” ⁵

How to request coverage

AngelSense’s funding guide outlines these steps for waivers, insurers, and other funders:

1. Complete the form on AngelSense’s funding page to receive resources for your state.
2. Ask your doctor for a letter. AngelSense provides a sample covering the diagnosis, wandering history, Z91.83 code, and medical need for supervision and safeguards.
3. Send the funder AngelSense’s W-9 and product description, available from the company on request.
4. Keep your invoices if you buy while waiting for a decision. AngelSense provides them for reimbursement requests, but repayment is not guaranteed.
5. If coverage is denied, ask AngelSense about its appeal assistance and sample letters.

Families eligible for third-party funding do not qualify for the free-device promotion on AngelSense’s website. ⁹

Can a school pay for AngelSense through an IEP?

AngelSense says schools have purchased its devices to meet safety needs for students with special needs. Its School Liaisons also help families request the device as assistive technology through an individualized education program (IEP).

The September 2026 research did not identify a school district or federal special education source naming AngelSense. School funding therefore remains a possibility reported by the company, not an independently confirmed benefit.

Parent forums describe schools objecting to the listen-in feature. Some families report resolving those concerns by disabling voice features during school hours and signing an agreement with the school.

Which grants can help pay for a GPS tracker?

Some nonprofit grants cover safety equipment, including GPS trackers. The programs identified in this review did not name AngelSense specifically.

• ACT Today (Autism Care Today): Grants provide up to $5,000, and the organization’s list of safety essentials includes GPS trackers. The application window listed in the September review runs from September 15 to October 15, 2026. ¹⁰
• Autism Speaks: It does not fund families directly. Its grants page lists outside organizations, including My Gym Foundation, which offers up to $500 for assistive devices.
• AngelSense’s grant list: The company’s blog names Parker’s Purpose Foundation, with grants up to $1,000; Ben’s Fund in Washington, up to $1,000; Friends of Man; First Hand Foundation; and Easterseals. The post was last updated July 17, 2022, so amounts and availability may have changed.

Kevin and Avonte’s Law

Kevin and Avonte’s Law provides funding to agencies, not directly to families. The Justice Department’s Kevin and Avonte Program awards grants to law enforcement, healthcare, and other public safety agencies for wandering prevention and technology to locate missing people. ¹¹

Which free safety programs do not provide AngelSense?

Two programs offer other safety tools rather than AngelSense devices.

Project Lifesaver is a search-and-rescue program operated by public safety agencies. It uses radio-frequency bracelets that agencies track during a search, with batteries changed every 30 or 60 days. Many agencies provide bracelets free, although enrollment costs vary. AngelSense instead uses cellular GPS that a caregiver follows through an app. ¹²

The National Autism Association’s Big Red Safety Box includes door and window alarms, an ID bracelet or shoe tag, and a safety booklet. It does not contain a GPS tracker. The kit was out of stock on September 28, 2026.

What does AngelSense’s free-device offer actually cost?

The $229 device is free only with a 12-month service contract. The offer applies to the Annual plan and the Monthly plan with a one-year commitment. It is limited to first-time buyers who pay online by card and are not eligible for third-party funding. Automatic payments and renewals are required. ⁹

AngelSense sells service in the US, Canada, and the UK. The prices below are for US buyers.

Prices were recorded from AngelSense’s pricing page and checkout on September 28, 2026. Totals are calculated from those checkout figures and exclude sales tax, listed as 0% to 9% depending on location.

Renewal, cancellation, and returns

Contracts renew automatically unless you give 30 days’ notice. Cancellation requires a phone call to customer care. Ending a yearly contract early means paying all remaining service charges for that term. ¹³

A 30-day money-back guarantee covers the first month and kit when the full kit is returned in its original condition. You pay return shipping.

At the recorded prices, the Annual plan has the lowest first-year cost for a first device when outside funding is unavailable. Compare AngelSense’s plans here.

Does AngelSense offer coupon codes or discounts?

No public coupon code was listed on AngelSense’s website on September 28, 2026. The two contract-plan checkouts had a “Have a coupon code?” field, while the Month-to-Month checkout did not. A code found elsewhere would be entered in that field.

Published discounts

• Annual billing: The Annual plan saves $60 a year on service compared with the contract Monthly plan. It also lowers the activation fee from $59 to $19. AngelSense lists a 10% discount for customers who switch to annual billing through the app.
• Additional devices: Service for a second or later device costs $39.99 a month or $419.88 a year, plus the device cost.
• Referrals: Approved AngelSense ambassadors can receive a $75 Amazon gift card for each new customer who remains subscribed for 45 days, up to five referrals. The page is titled “Refer a Friend 2024,” so confirm that the offer remains available.

Can you use an HSA or FSA?

The reviewed AngelSense materials did not state whether the device or service qualifies for a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA). Ask your plan administrator before buying rather than assuming the expense is eligible.