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Question 1

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

Mainly you are paying for a list of safety features which are not available on a regular tub. These safety features are built into walk-in tubs for persons with limited mobility to decrease the likelihood of falling down. Version wall heights are typically 37 to 47 inches tall and include 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 tubs 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 normal bathtub. The walk-in bathtubs also normally comprise a cleaning function, jet treatment, and improved drain choices. Also, among the reasons why the cost changes among the walk-in tubs is that the baths are custom made depending on a person's needs rather than factory copied, so you can find a bathtub that's specially made for somebody who needs wheelchair accessibility, a bath that fits a larger person, or a soaker tub with jets.

Question 2

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

AARP isn't 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 doesn't cover the price of walk in tubs or some health needs. AARP does provide coverage like other health plans and Medicare Supplement Insurance and accessibility to healthcare tools to members as a resource, but third parties provide member advantages. Check with the plans that are recorded in Kansas under the membership services of AARP.

Question 3

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

Yes, producers do offer do-it-yourself installments of a bath conversion kit. Depending on whether you possess the proper tools and specialized familiarity with the tools, it's potential. Yet, lots of times, someone thinks it's definitely going to be cheap to purchase all the appropriate tools. These tools may be expensive, so make sure you compare the price of buying all of the tools and the expense of your time learning just how to install the kit together with the cost of a professional setup. Then the directions might seem pretty easy, in case you are someone who does a great deal of home improvements. If not, you may want to save yourself the trouble and expense by investing in Overland Park professionals who'll install it correctly. Simply make sure they test the unit in line with the instructions of the manufacturer's and the unit you bought didn't get harmed during transportation.

Question 4

4) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in Kansas?

If your disability was due to a work or vehicle injury, check with the right insurance insurance company to see if house adjustments resulting from your KS disability are insured. Claims that contain Overland Park dwelling alterations are not inadmissible in insurance settlements. Someone have a health condition that meets their definition of impairment and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they've worked in a job that was insured by Social Security. In the event you're on disability or injured, benefits might be covered. Since SSI is a needs-based program as well as an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, qualifications 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 can be used for anything that contributes to an occupational goal and can be used to cover home alterations through an SSI savings strategy. In the event you are a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual plans that may assist you to deflect a number of the cost. There are Kansas house adjustment grants that are available that might give you assistance for the installation and purchase of a walk-in bath: (1) the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant; (2) the Special House Variation (SHA) Grants; along with the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant. You can also request in case you are eligible 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 submit an application for a SAH or SHA grant. For advice on all VA benefits in Kansas call 1-800-827-1000.

Question 5

5) Will AETNA cover the cost of equipment and installation in Kansas?

Aetna will not insure walk-in bathtubs under their conventional plans in Kansas. Aetna does not cover walk in baths under their HMO and health network plans either. They usually follow Medicare's criteria for durable medical equipment (DME) items used in the toilet. If the member is bed- confined or room - some DMEs are considered necessary, instead of a convenience. DMEs are considered medically necessary if it is necessary for daily tasks and is primarily medical in nature. Since bathing considered essential and is considered a daily living activity, Aetna lists toilet items which are considered medically necessary if a member is not able to bathe or shower without being seated or incapable to transfer to and from a tub.

Question 6

6) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you enter the walk-in bathtub, you shut the door and seal it by pulling the handle toward you. Make sure the handle is locked so as to prevent any water decline. There are different types of handles determined by the version you choose to purchase. Make sure it's a handle that you can certainly function. Then, you close the floor drain and ensure that the anti-scald device has been preset before using the bathtub. Your bath is ready, once the bathtub fills to the desired depth. Manufacturers might also recommend a maximum time of use. Once you have finished your bath, turn the overflow knob or remove the drain determined by the kind of drain you need to drain the water. Pull on the tub handle and leave the bath.

Question 7

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

Initial testing and suitable installation should provide you with a leak proof experience, nonetheless there are episodes where they experienced escapes that customers report. Under appropriate circumstances, the door seal should compress making it completely leak proof. Some units contain a second drain below the entry door to help prevent leaks in the event the door does leak. If this attribute is contained ask. As it covers the seal as well as the door in the case of a leak, we highly advise that you get a lifetime guarantee. Replacement seals will cost you. In addition, it is crucial that you take good attention of the walk-in bath door when the tub isn't in use to prevent premature failure of the seal. Wiping down the door seal and door jamb after every use can preserve the integrity of the water seal. Follow the maintenance as well as care directions.

Question 8

8) Do Walk-In Bathtubs Leak?

Yes, they could leak. Another common criticism from people who purchased a lousy quality bath and attempted to save cash comes from door flows. When buying a walk-in bathtub, be sure to buy a lifetime guarantee, because as soon as the door escapes, you can't use the bath, until the seal is fixed by you. Be sure that the walk-in bath is powerful and rigid to prevent any flex that inhibits a water-tight door. Mishandling and additionally during carrying any damage that could have occurred can loosen appointments and cause leakage. Before using the walk-in bath, it is significant that the bathtub is tested by the installer properly according to the instruction manual. The water may have trouble draining properly and might create the door to leak, if the bathtub isn't installed level together with the supporting features supplied. Eventually, make sure to comprehend the risks related to the positioning of your walk in tub, particularly alcoves, because they have special requirements to avoid leaking.

Question 9

9) About how much will one of these tubs cost to get installed?

The installation can cost you about $1,500-$3,000 to be installed in Overland Park. Occasionally the expense of the installation as well as the unit is a better investment than paying for a caretaker.

Question 10

10) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Occasionally, however, it is crucial to change the pipes depending on the place of the drains. Installers may have to put in a fitting to the present wastewater conduit for a walk in bath. Existing pipes may allow for slower drain times or faster drain times.

Question 11

11) What sort of guarantees are there that these tubs won’t leak and damage my Overland Park house?

Consumer Affairs urges that an owner that is initial purchase a lifetime guarantee to give buyers peace of mind about escapes. Additionally, ask if the lifetime guarantee is extended to other owners as well. For a set number of years, this will probably be included for most Kansas home installations.

Question 12

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

The most crucial benefit is the fact that it eases your thoughts in case you have mobility problems, because depending on your circumstance, you have trouble getting into the tub without a low step threshold or can slip on a regular bath. By making bathing simpler, the plan of a walk in bathtub may also make it much more convenient for people who you depend on in your own life and help you live more independently. Besides the advantages of security and accessibility, living independently in Overland Park is a real issue for people suffering from freedom problems. Other advantages include improved relaxation given all the attributes which are available to you. It alleviates the distress connected with ailments that are common.

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