Quit worrying about skids and tumbles with new accessible bathroom fixtures, that make bathing and showering considerably easier and safer for elderly individuals.

Question 1

1) Are there any kits available for installing my own walk-in tub?

Yes, manufacturers do offer do-it-yourself installations of a bath conversion kit. Depending on whether you have the correct tools and technical familiarity with the instruments, it's not impossible. Yet, lots of times, someone believes it is definitely going to be inexpensive to purchase all the tools that are appropriate. These tools could be costly, so ensure you compare the price of purchasing all of the tools as well as the cost of your time learning how to install the kit together with the expense of a professional installation. Then the directions might seem fairly simple, if you are someone who does a great deal of home improvements. If not, you might want to save yourself the trouble and expense by investing in Bloomington professionals who will install it properly. Only make sure they analyze the unit according to the directions of the manufacturer's and the unit you purchased did not get harmed during transportation.

Question 2

2) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in Indiana?

If your impairment was a result of a work or vehicle injury, check together with the appropriate insurance carrier to see if house adjustments resulting from your IN impairment are insured. Claims that include Bloomington home modifications are not inadmissible in insurance resolutions. A person have a medical condition that meets their definition of impairment and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they've worked in work that was covered by Social Security. Benefits may be insured, if you're injured or on impairment. Since SSI is a needs-based program as well as an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, qualification for the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person with a disability to attain an occupational goal. The cash that's set aside under a PASS could be used for anything that results in an occupational goal and may be utilized to cover home adjustments through an SSI savings plan. If you're a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual plans that might assist you to deflect a number of the cost. You may also ask in case you qualify for the which is modeled after Medicaid's Consumer Directed HCBS, or the VA Aid and Attendance, Housebound and other Pensions. Contact the VA and ask for VA form 26-4555 to apply for a SAH or SHA grant. For information on all VA benefits in Indiana call 1-800-827-1000.

Question 3

3) Can I choose the color / style to match my interior decoration?

Yes. Check with the manufacturers about Indiana options. Colours that are uniform with most toilets are only offered by some. Choosing the right walk in tub for you means discussing the number of styles, sizes and layouts to make sure it suits your own special needs and room conditions. You may need to pay an added fee for a custom color, since most makers make tubs in white and cream.

Question 4

4) Will a tub like this look bad for my homeowner’s insurance in Indiana?

Many upgraded homeowner's insurance policies protect against flooding from your pipes and appliances. Check with your Bloomington homeowner's insurance to make sure it will cover you against this sort of damage. You might need a house modification permit from the Bloomington, IN building department to set up a bath, particularly if walls have to be eliminated to coordinate with your toilet plans. Most of all, in case you needed a permit and you did not get one AND your house suffers from damage from the installed walk in bath, your losses may not be covered by your homeowner's insurance. In case you plan on ever selling your Bloomington house, there are heaps of buyer beware messages out there that will steer prospective buyers from your house since it does impact homeowner's insurance, if there have been any progress without permits. Buyers see the permits and their homeowners insurance as protections on their investments in homes.

Question 5

5) What are some of the benefits of getting one?

The main advantage is that it facilitates your head when you have mobility problems, because depending on your own circumstance, you can slip on a regular bath or have trouble getting into the bath with no low step threshold. By making bath simpler, the design of a walk in bathtub can likewise make it a lot more suitable for people who you depend on in your own life and enable you to live more independently. Aside from the benefits of safety and accessibility, living independently in Bloomington is a real headache for individuals suffering from mobility issues. Other advantages include improved relaxation given all the attributes that are offered to you personally. It relieves the distress associated with ailments that are common.

Question 6

6) Will AARP cover the cost of equipment and installation?

AARP is not a supplier of insurance, but contracts with insurance companies to make coverage available to AARP members. AARP will not make health plan recommendations for individuals and does not cover the cost of walk in tubs or some well-being needs. AARP does provide accessibility to health care tools and coverage like other health plans and Medicare Supplement Insurance to members as a resource, but third parties provide member benefits. Check with the plans that are listed under the membership services of AARP in Indiana.

Question 7

7) Will AETNA cover the cost of equipment and installation in Indiana?

Aetna does not insure walk-in bathtubs under their plans that are traditional in Indiana. Aetna does not insure walk-in baths under their HMO and health network plans either. They normally follow Medicare's criteria for durable medical equipment (DME) items used in the bathroom. If the member is bed- confined or room - confined some DMEs are considered medically necessary, as opposed to a public toilet. DMEs are considered medically necessary if it is vital for daily activities and is primarily medical in nature. Since bathing is considered a daily living activity and considered crucial, Aetna lists toilet items which are considered medically necessary if a member is not able to bathe or shower without being seated or unable to transfer to and from a tub.

Question 8

8) Will a tub like this add to my Bloomington home’s resale value?

In case you live in a Bloomington retirement community, installing a walk-in bathroom may increase the value of your house. Otherwise, it probably will not raise the value of your home. Since changes to your toilet do not generally increase the value of your house, price can be qualified for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in Indiana if the primary objective of the improvements will be to accommodate a residence to the handicap of the taxpayer, their partner or dependent living there.

Question 9

9) Can the shower be used still with a walk-in bathtub?

Yes. There are walkin tub installations that give you a large standing place for standup showers. You can either shower sitting down or standing up. Be sure to get the appropriate dimensions for the walk-in tub so that you don't feel cramped during a stand up shower. Additionally, should you intend to keep your standing shower, because if your faucet is not directly against a wall, it is far more difficult to tap into your existing shower, another thing to keep in mind is to ask about the faucet location.

Question 10

10) How do I know these tubs will fully seal and not leak out all over the floor?

Initial testing and suitable setup should offer you a leak proof encounter, however there are events where they experienced escapes, that customers report. Under proper circumstances, the door seal should compress making it completely leak proof. Some units comprise another drain under the entry door to help prevent leaks if the door does leak. If this feature is included inquire. We highly advise that you just get a lifetime warranty, since it covers the door in the instance of a leak and the seal. Replacement seals will cost you. Also, it's vital that you take good attention of the walk-in bathtub door when the bath is not in use to prevent premature failure of the seal. Wiping down door jamb and the door seal after each use can keep the integrity of the water seal. Follow the maintenance as well as care directions.

Question 11

11) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Occasionally, however, it is critical to modify the pipes depending on the location of the drains. Installers may need to add a fitting to the present wastewater pipe for a walk in tub. Existing pipes may allow for quicker drain times or slower drain times.

Question 12

12) Why are these tubs so much more expensive than normal tubs?

Largely you are paying for a list of safety features that are unavailable on a regular bath. These safety features are built into walk-in tubs for persons with limited mobility to decrease the possibility of falling down. Model wall heights are typically 37 to 47 inches tall and contain a built-in shower seat, textured floor, grab bars, anti-scald valves, in-line heater, temperature controls, and also a watertight door. An important aspect of walk in baths is that there is a low step threshold to permit a user to easily enter into the tub unconcerned regarding the conventional high wall of a regular bathtub. The walk-in tubs also typically include jet therapy a cleaning function, and enhanced drain choices. Also, among the reasons why the price changes among the walk-in baths is that the tubs are custom-made depending on a person's demands rather than factory reproduced, so you could find a bathtub that's specifically made for someone who desires wheelchair accessibility, a tub that fits a bigger individual, or a soaker tub with jets.

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