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Question 1

1) Will AETNA cover the cost of equipment and installation in Michigan?

Aetna doesn't insure walk in tubs under their conventional plans in Michigan. Aetna does not cover walk in baths under their HMO and health network plans either. They typically follow Medicare's standards for durable medical equipment (DME) items used in the toilet. If the member is bed- room or confined - confined some DMEs are considered medically necessary, instead of a convenience. DMEs are considered medically necessary if it is essential for day-to-day activities and is primarily medical in nature. Since bathing is considered a daily living activity and considered essential, Aetna lists bathroom items that are considered necessary if a member is not able to bathe or shower without being seated or unable to transfer to and from a bath.

Question 2

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

Appropriate setup and initial testing should provide you with a leak proof encounter, however there are episodes where they experienced escapes, that customers report. Under proper circumstances, the door seal should compress making it totally leak proof. Some units include a second drain below the entrance door to help prevent leaks in the event the door does leak. If this attribute is comprised, inquire. Since it covers the seal and the door in the case of a flow, we highly recommend that you simply get a lifetime guarantee. Replacement seals will cost you. Some people replace the door seal on a walk-in tub themselves. Also, it's crucial that you take great attention of the walk-in bathtub door when the bath isn't in use to prevent early failure of the seal. Wiping down the door seal and door jamb after each use can keep the integrity of the water seal. Follow the care as well as maintenance directions. Also, any small group of dirt or debris on the door seal or where the seal comes in contact with the door jamb can result in a modest flow through the door seal constantly wipe down the door seal.

Question 3

3) Can I convert my existing bathtub into a walk-in one?

Yes. There are instructions available on how exactly to convert your existing bathtub into a walk in tub. We recommend that you just know how to make use of the tools that are correct so that you just do not end up with a non-working bathtub. There are companies in Flint that understand the way to turn your house as well as your disability that is tub more accessible for less of an investment than other options. As installers, we know the way to direct you in the right direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we are able to assist you in making your house meet your current needs, especially if you have recently become disabled or are providing an elderly man care-giving in their own house or your residence.

Question 4

4) How much is it for a cheaper walk-in bathtub?

A more economical fundamental version of the walk-in bathtub can really cost between $1,7000 and $3,000 in [

Question 5

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

AARP is not a provider of insurance, but contracts with insurers to make coverage available to AARP members. AARP will not make people health plan recommendations and doesn't cover the expense of walk-in tubs or some health needs. AARP does provide access to healthcare tools and coverage like other health plans and Medicare Supplement Insurance to members as a resource, but third parties provide member advantages. Check with the plans which are recorded under AARP's membership services in Michigan.

Question 6

6) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in Michigan?

If your handicap was due to a work or vehicle injury, check with the correct insurance insurance company to find out if house modifications resulting from your MI disability are covered. Claims that contain Flint house adjustments are admissible in insurance settlements. Someone have a health condition which meets their definition of handicap and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they've worked in a job that was covered by Social Security. Benefits may be covered if you are injured or on disability. Since SSI is a needs-based plan as well as an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, eligibility for the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person with a disability to achieve an occupational goal. The money that is set aside under a PASS could be used for anything that results in an occupational objective and may be utilized to cover home modifications through an SSI savings plan. In the event you are a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual plans that could allow you to deflect a number of the price. There are Michigan house adjustment grants that are available that may provide you aid for the installation and purchase of a walk in tub: (1) the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant; (2) the Special Home Adaptation (SHA) Grants; along with the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant. You can even ask in the event you meet the requirements 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 make an application for a SAH or SHA grant. For information on all VA benefits in Michigan call 1 800 827 1000.

Question 7

7) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Occasionally, however, it is necessary to change the plumbing determined by the positioning of the drains. Installers may need to put in a fitting to the present wastewater conduit for a walk in tub. Existing pipes may allow for slower drain times or quicker drain times.

Question 8

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

Should you reside in a Flint retirement community, installing a walk-in bath may increase the value of your house. Otherwise, it probably won't raise the value of your home. Since changes to your bathroom don't generally increase the value of your house, the cost could be eligible for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in Michigan if the principal purpose of the improvements will be to accommodate a residence to the incapacity of the taxpayer, their partner or dependent living there.

Question 9

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

Yes, producers do offer do it yourself installments of a bathroom conversion kit. Depending on whether you have the best tools and technical acquaintance with the instruments, it is not impossible. Nonetheless, many times, someone thinks it is definitely going to be affordable to buy all the proper tools. These tools can be expensive, so make sure you compare the expense of buying all of the tools and also the expense of your time learning the best way to install the kit with all the cost of a professional installation. Then the directions may seem pretty simple, in case you are someone who does a large amount of home improvements. Just make certain the unit you bought did not get damaged during transportation and the unit is tested by them according to the Maker 's instructions.

Question 10

10) How do walk-in tubs drain?

Some systems employ a gravity simply drainage system, while other makers offer power assisted drainage systems. Normally, the drainage system in a walk in bathtub is attached to the normal bathtub drain, which is threaded into a horizontal pipe called a waste shoe. The shoe is sealed with a foam washer or putty under its flange. Some characteristics may cost you more, so it's always a good idea to inquire. Eventually, get to know the difference between frameless baths since because they do not alter the drain height of your existing bath frameless baths often empty faster than framed tubs and framed tubs. Framed baths are constructed on a steel framework as well as the base of the bath is suspended off the floor. Frameless tubs are made with an extra-strength form that really doesn't demand a steel framework and the bottom of the bath is not hung in the air.

Question 11

11) What types of financing are available in Michigan if insurance doesn't cover home modifications?

The American Elder Care Research Organization lists several other financial assistance paths to consider when looking for help to buy your walk in bathtub. (1) The US Department of Agriculture helps low income and elderly residents of rural areas make house modifications to empower aging in place. The USA Rural Development plan is also known as the Section 504 program, the Very Low-Income Housing Repair program along with the RD 504 Loan Program. The modifications may have a walk-in tub. There are age, income and geographic demands to participate. Then, you can click on your own county along with a record of service centers including phone numbers will pop up. (2) For a non-Medicaid state financial assistance program for the aged, you can check this list to see if there are any that contain home modifications. https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/home-modifications/state-assistance-programs.html (3) Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit that can perhaps offset the installation costs of a walk in bathtub, can be a great resource. Contact them at http://www.togetherwetransform.org/find-your-local-affiliate (4)There are other alternatives to consider. The IRS may determine that your home adjustment qualifies for tax deductions as a medical and dental expense. There are also qualifications to be able to claim an individual who requires attention as a dependent. Phone the Internal Revenue Service to find out when you can deduct the cost of installing your walk-in tub. IRS Publication 502 is a great resource that can enable you to judge whether altering your bathroom qualifies you to deduct it as a medical expense. You may also phone them at (800) 829-1040. (5) The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification may also allow you to find help to cover home modifications. Just click here to learn more about this choice http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 12

12) Do these tubs use more water than conventional tubs?

Yes. A walk in bathtub is normally taller than an average bath tub, which contains about 2 1/2 feet of water on average. Some producers say that you simply use the exact same quantity of water as a shower that is standard if a standard shower is 7 minutes and also you use 7 gallons of water a minute. Many of the walk in tubs on the market have a 40-80 gallon capacity. The truth is, many manufacturers advise that you've got a hot water tank that accommodates at least 50 gallons, although some tubs will operate efficiently should you fill them with 40-60 gallons.

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