The healthcare service, Medic Alert, estimates up to 9,000 New Zealanders are letting their membership lapse due to the cost of living pressures.
The bracelets carry an emergency number and first responders can access medical records through a 24/7 emergency hotline.
Medic Alert says the service is vital for people who may not be able to speak for themselves due to their health condition be it an allergic response, a heart or respiratory condition.
Getting the right information to first responders quickly is estimated to save the health systems tens of millions of dollars every year.
Now the the service is starting a petition calling for government funding to ensure all those who need a Medic Alert bracelet, can get one.
Susie talks to the CEO of the Medic Alert Foundation, Murray Lord.
