Our Shawnee installers are prepared to make your bathroom safe in order to look after yourself by getting you the appropriate equipment.

Question 1

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

The American Elder Care Research Organization lists several other financial assistance avenues to take into account when searching for assistance to purchase your walk in tub. The USA Rural Development plan is also called the Section 504 plan, the Very Low-Income Housing Repair program as well as the RD 504 Loan Program. The alterations may have a walk-in bathtub. There are age, income and geographic requirements to participate. To find out more about the maximum quantities available, other limits and how to apply, visit http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do and click on your state after you click on the 'Contact Us' link. Following that, you can click on your county plus a list 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 find out whether there are any that include home modifications. https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/home-modifications/state-assistance-programs.html (3) Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit that can possibly cancel the installation prices 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 decide your home alteration qualifies for tax deductions as a medical and dental expense. There are also qualifications to be able to claim an individual who needs care as a dependent. Phone the Internal Revenue Service to find out in case you can deduct the cost of installing your walk in tub. IRS Publication 502 is a good resource that will assist you to estimate whether modifying your bathroom qualifies you to deduct it as a medical expense. You can also call them at (800) 829-1040. (5) The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification may also allow you to find help to pay for home modifications. Click here to learn more http://gero.usc.edu/nrcshhm/ (6) Your local Independent Living Center (ILC) is a beneficial resource for suggestions on how to pay for your modifications. Click here to find out more about this option http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 2

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

Yes. Walk-in tubs can be personalized to your preference. Check with the producers about Kansas alternatives. Colors which are uniform with most bathrooms are only offered by some. Picking the right walk-in tub for you means discussing the number of sizes, styles and layouts to ensure it satisfies your own special needs and room conditions. Since most manufacturers make baths in white and cream, you may need to pay an added fee for a custom color.

Question 3

3) Is there any additional structural support needed before installation?

Many walk in baths are mounted to a stainless steel welded support frame with leveling feet that is included with your tub that was bought. The flooring in the toilet must have a structural support strength that transcends the weight of the tub as well as the weight of the water. Our Shawnee installer will check to ascertain when it is not if the floor is level and otherwise, then they will make use of the leveling legs to adjust the level of the bath. Of course, the prior tub will have to be removed. In addition, the wall or tile in area will need to be removed if replacing.

Question 4

4) What sort of guarantees are there that these tubs won’t leak and damage my Shawnee house?

Consumer Affairs urges that an original owner buy a lifetime warranty to give peace of mind to buyers about flows. Additionally, ask if the lifetime warranty is extended to other owners as well. For a set number of years, this will probably be comprised for most Kansas house installations.

Question 5

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

The main benefit is the fact that it eases your head in case you have mobility issues, because depending on your own circumstances, you have trouble getting into the bath with no low step threshold or can slip on a regular bath. By making bath simpler, the plan of a walk in bath can also make it a lot more convenient for people who you depend on in your life and help you live more independently. Aside from the advantages of safety and accessibility, living alone in Shawnee is a real concern for individuals suffering from mobility issues. Other benefits include enhanced relaxation given all the attributes which are offered to you. It relieves the distress related to ailments that are common. This is a popular pick for individuals who desire freedom, love taking baths and want to feel safe and worry-free unimpeded by their freedom dilemma.

Question 6

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

Mainly you are paying for a list of safety features that are not available on a regular tub. These safety features are built into walk in tubs for individuals with limited mobility to decrease the possibility of falling down. An important part of walk-in tubs is that there is a low step threshold to permit a user to easily enter into the tub unconcerned concerning the conventional high wall of a regular tub. The walk-in tubs also typically contain jet treatment, a cleaning function, and enhanced drain options. Furthermore, one of the reasons why the cost changes among the walk in baths is that the baths are custom-made depending on someone 's needs rather than factory replicated, so you could discover a bathtub that's specifically made for someone who desires wheelchair accessibility, a bath that fits a bigger individual, or a soaker tub with jets.

Question 7

7) Will a tub like this add to my Shawnee home’s resale value?

Should you live in a Shawnee retirement community, installing a walk in bath may raise the value of your home. Otherwise, it likely will not raise the value of your home. Since changes to your bathroom do not generally raise the value of your home, the price could be qualified for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in Kansas if the main goal of the enhancements would be to accommodate a dwelling to the handicap of the taxpayer, their partner or dependent living there.

Question 8

8) Are these tubs as easy to clean as normal tubs?

They are simple to wash, but unlike routine tubs, itis recommended to maintain a daily cleaning habit with a walk-in bath following manufacturer's recommendations and utilizing the products that are appropriate. You would like to actually make sure with a walk-in bath that you remove spots and scum to defend the surface. Depending on whether you have soft water, hard water, or water, you'll see several types of deposits and stains in your bath. Get into the practice of wiping down the surfaces that are wet after each use to help avoid the build up scum, that will necessitate more scrubbing later. Weekly, use cleaners to clean your walkin bathtub. Products that address your particular water spot and deposits ought to be considered in addition to any signs that these products may destroy the finish on your own tub. You want to familiarize yourself with the most effective cleaning techniques for your type of tub since tubs are usually either fiberglass or acrylic. Fiberglass can readily dull and is porous and fragile and stain. Don't use harsh abrasive products on fiberglass. Acrylic is nonporous and easy to wash. Do not use abrasive cleaners otherwise you might dull the finish and scrape the bathtub. Also, if the weather allows, air the room out so that it does not remain humid all day. Some manufacturers recommend that your bathroom window opens for an hour every single day to let moisture escape.

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 bath conversion kit. Depending on whether you have the best tools and technical acquaintance with the tools, it's possible. Nevertheless, lots of times, someone believes it is definitely going to be cheap to purchase all the proper tools. These tools may be costly, so be sure you compare the expense of buying all the tools and the cost of your time learning how to install the kit with all the cost of a professional installation. Then the instructions might seem pretty easy, if you're someone who does a lot of home improvements. Just make sure they analyze the unit according to producer 's directions and that the unit you bought didn't get harmed during transport.

Question 10

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

Yes. There are instructions available on the best way to convert your existing bathtub into a walk-in tub. We recommend that you simply know the way to use the correct tools in order that you just do not end up with a non-working tub. There are companies in Shawnee that know the best way to turn your home along with your bath more disability reachable for less of an investment than alternatives. As installers, we understand just how to direct you in the correct direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we can assist you to make your house fulfill your current wants, especially if you've recently become disabled or are supplying an elderly man care-giving in their house or your house.

Question 11

11) Will Medicare cover the cost of equipment and installation in Kansas?

Medicare does not cover walk in bathtub equipment and installation costs in Kansas, since they're house alterations, not durable medical equipment. Durable medical equipment will not include physical changes to a house, only medical gear and materials which are used to help a patient in and out of bed or a seat, or use a shower or tub simpler and safer. Consumer Affairs suggests that you might wish to contact Medicare to see if (for freedom safety reasons) a walk-in bath is warranted to determine whether the equipment could be partially compensated. More often than not, they will not cover it. However, if you're qualified for Medicaid, your state's system may give you some financial assistance for a walk in tub. You may qualify for a Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) waiver to play for certain specialized medical equipment and availability modifications. If you're a receiver of Medicare and Medicaid, it's also advisable to think about the Dual-Eligible Special Needs Strategy. This plan is part of the Medicare Advantage plan for dual eligibles. The Special Needs Plan (SNP) or Medicaid may contemplate your eligibility when you can show that a walk-in bath is medically necessary, not merely a convenience, or as a prevention in the case of a fall, along with a written prescription that describes the need for someone to remain residing in their own home. Medicaid offers a complete list of waivers relevant to the elderly that we recommend that you review. Additionally, contact your Shawnee or Kansas Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to investigate Medicaid Waivers and financial choices for long term care.

Question 12

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

Yes. A walk-in bathtub is not usually shorter than an average bath tub, which comprises about 2 1/2 feet of water on average. Some makers say that you simply use the exact same amount of water as a typical shower if a standard shower is 7 minutes and you use 7 gallons of water a minute. Most of the walk-in baths available on the market have a 40-80 gallon capacity. Actually, many manufacturers recommend that you've got a hot water tank that admits at least 50 gallons, although some baths will function efficiently should you fill them with 40-60 gallons.

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