Does Medicare Cover Walk-in Tubs?

Medicare does not cover walk-in tubs because they are not considered Durable Medical Equipment (DME). Walk-in tubs are a “convenience” rather than a “medical necessity.” Plus, anyone can use these special tubs, so they are not just for Medicare beneficiaries or adults with special needs.

Taken from http://medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/bath-products/walk-in-tub.html

Don’t be fooled by national walk in bathtub companies that tell you that they can get you covered by medicare or private paid insurance, its just not true.  Bathe Safe walk in bathtubs in half the price of these national firms, with higher customer approvals, and top quality walk in bathtubs.  We recommend you call these companies, but do not sign, call us and let us actually bring you a tub to see!

Where Do I Buy a Walk-in Tub?

Many companies sell walk-in tubs and barrier free showers, so you may want to first ask your doctor, friends, and family for recommendations.  Bathe Safe Walk In Bathtubs and Senior Modifications has been helping seniors and people with limited mobility on Long Island for years.  When choosing a supplier, look for a company that makes a quality product, can install your new walk in bathtub and remove your old tub, has a proven track record with the local Better Business Bureau, and offers a good warranty.

Many manufacturers offer a free in-home consultation, which is strongly recommended. During the consultation, an advisor will take measurements, review the existing plumbing, and ask questions to learn about your specific needs. An in-home consultation is also a great opportunity for you to ask the questions about the installation process:

• Is installation included in the price?  Bathe Safe Walk In Bathtubs can either provide a tub to you, or do anything from a complete install in a day, to completely redoing your bathroom to make it more user friendly.
• How long will installation take?  Installation of a Bathe Safe Walk In Bathtub will usually take only one day and a barrier free shower will usually take 2 days.  This includes everything to remove your existing tub or shower, to everything to a finished walk in bathtub installation.
• Is disposal of my old tub provided, and if so, is there an extra fee for this?  We remove your old tub and all debri from the removal of your old tub at no additional charge!
• How many walk-in tubs have you installed? We have installed hundreds of walk in bathtubs, many of them on Long Island, and our crews do installs of walk in bathtubs and barrier free showers daily.
• What is your warranty on the walk in tub?  Our Walk in bathtubs have a lifetime limited warranty, which includes the door, door seal, the finish and the frame.  Our jets and faucets come with a 5 year warranty(longer than any manufacturer of these products provide)
• Do you have references from customers? We have tons of references from customers, Call us today at 888-675-6516 , and we can actually put you in touch with one of our Long Island customers who will tell you all about what we did for them, and how happy they are with not only our product and installation, but our installers and customer service

Therapeutic Benefits of Walk-in Tubs

Therapeutic features such as hydrotherapy massage jets can help relieve common pains and discomfort and promote physical well-being. Adding hydrotherapy to your walk-in tub can be especially beneficial if you suffer from one or more of the following conditions:

• Arthritis or rheumatism
• Diabetes
• Back pain or sciatica
• Stress or stress-related disorders
• Chest congestion or bronchitis
• High blood pressure
• Muscle cramps or weakness
• Joint, muscle, or nerve problems
• Circulatory problems
• Balance disorders
• Insomnia
• Shingles
• Varicose veins
• Headaches

Even if you do not want to spend more for therapeutic upgrades, a 15- to 25-minute soak in hot water alone will help increase your circulation, improve skin tone, and relieve pressure on joints and muscles. A nice soak before bedtime is also a natural way to get a more restful night’s sleep.

Please note that if you suffer from a chronic condition such as diabetes, arthritis, or high blood pressure, it’s important to consult with your doctor first to make sure bathing in a hot tub or hydrotherapy massage is appropriate for you.

Information provided by http://medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/bath-products/walk-in-tub.html

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Nothing feels better than a warm, soothing bath to help relax after a long day and ease away the aches and pains. But for people with disabilities or mobility problems, especially older adults, getting in and out of a bathtub can be dangerous—or even impossible. Regular bathtubs are about 1½-feet tall, so stepping over the rim requires coordination and balance, especially if the tub or floor is wet. The risks of slipping and falling are great:

• The bathroom is one of the most dangerous places in the home for slip-and-fall accidents.
• According to the National Council on Aging, 250,000 Americans age 60 and over slip and fall around the bathtub area each year.
• The majority of broken hips happen by slipping in the tub.
• Two-thirds of older adults that fall in the tub area will fall again within six months.

Fortunately, there are options to let you enjoy all the healthful benefits and luxury of a warm bath or shower without the fear of slipping or falling—walk-in tubs and walk-in showers.

Information taken from http://medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/bath-products/walk-in-tub.html

Veterans Association Walk in Bathtubs

Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans

VA provides grants to Servicemembers and Veterans with certain permanent and total service-connected disabilities to help purchase or construct an adapted home, or modify an existing home to accommodate a disability. Two grant programs exist: the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant and the Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant.

Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

SAH grants help Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities live independently in a barrier-free environment. SAH grants can be used in one of the following ways:

• Construct a specially adapted home on land to be acquired
• Build a home on land already owned if it is suitable for specially adapted housing
• Remodel an existing home if it can be made suitable for specially adapted housing
• Apply the grant against the unpaid principal mortgage balance of an adapted home already acquired without the assistance of a VA grant
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Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

SHA grants help Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt or purchase a home to accommodate the disability. You can use SHA grants in one of the following ways:

• Adapt an existing home the Veteran or a family member already owns in which the Veteran lives
• Adapt a home the Veteran or family member intends to purchase in which the Veteran will live
• Help a Veteran purchase a home already adapted in which the Veteran will live

Eligibility

If you are a Servicemember or Veteran with a permanent and total service-connected disability, you may be entitled to a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant or a Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant. The table below provides an overview of VA’s housing grant programs for Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities.

Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Benefit

The SAH and SHA benefit amount is set by law, but may be adjusted upward annually based on a cost-of-construction index. The maximum dollar amount allowable for SAH grants in fiscal year 2014 is $67,555. The maximum dollar amount allowable for SHA grant in fiscal year 2014 is $13,511. No individual may use the grant benefit more than three times up to the maximum dollar amount allowable.

A temporary grant may be available to SAH/SHA eligible Veterans and Servicemembers who are or will be temporarily residing in a home owned by a family member. The maximum amount available to adapt a family member’s home for the SAH grant is $29,657 and for the SHA grant is $5,295.

How to Apply

To apply for a grant, fill out and submit VA Form 26-4555, Application in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation Grant. You can access this form by:

• Applying online via www.ebenefits.va.gov
• Downloading VA Form 26-4555, Application in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation Grant and mailing it to your nearest Regional Loan Center
• Calling VA toll free at 1-800-827-1000 to have a claim form mailed to you
• Visiting the nearest VA regional office. Find the office nearest you by visiting VA Regional Office Locations or calling VA toll-free at 1-800-827-1000

Need more information or have questions? Contact a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) staff member via email atsahinfo.vbaco@va.gov or by phone at (877) 827-3702.

Are senior bathtubs prices too expensive?

Bathe Safe Walk in bathtubs provides senior bathtubs for some of the most affordable pricing.  Our senior walk in bathtubs are well worth the price for safety.  WHen you consider the costs of an accident, injury, disability, medical treatment and hospitalization without senior walk in bathtub, the price could be astronomical. The price of living in a senior facility could be well over $144,000 per year.

When considering what a fall could really cost you, you must also consider the possibility of being wheelchair bound after a fall. The fall could prevent you from doing your everyday life things.  The walk in bathtub, senior bathtub can help prevent slips and falls doing the most dangerous thing you do daily, getting in and out of your tub.  Senior tubs make this task easy, safe and allow you to be independent once again.

Call Bathe Safe Walk In Bathtubs Today 888-675-6516

Before and After at a job complete by Bathe SAfe Walk In Bathtubs and Senior Modifications

Bathtubs With a Door

You may or may not have heard of walk in bathtubs or handicap tubs, but in essence they are a bathtubs with a door. Many of these walk in tubs or bathtubs with a door, also have a seat built in and an anti slip floor. The door on most models swing in, because it makes it easier to fit into a smaller bathroom, the water pressure helps to keep the door closed, and makes it easier for the person bathing to close the door. The built in seat on these tubs with a door, make it much safer than if you had a stand alone shower or tub seat, as they cannot slide of move while sitting down or getting up from it.

Bathtubs with a door are one of the main things you can add to your bathroom, to make your bathing experience safer. Bathe Safe Walk In Bathtubs provides you a top quality walk in bathtub, in the size that best fits you or your loved ones, and the home. They also provide and extra grab bar, chrome faucet set, handheld shower, and riser rod. When you get a walk in bathtub from Bathe Safe Walk In Tubs, your getting everything you need to make your bathing experience enjoyable and safe again!

This is the perfect example of making a bathroom safer with a walk in bathtub, Bathtub with a door

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Bathe Safe Walk In Bathtubs is now offering Full Bathroom Remodels on Long Island

We can offer anything from tub to shower conversion, all the way to a full feature remodel.  Our expert bathroom re modelers have done everything from a barrier free tiled shower, to expanding bathrooms into new rooms.  We can install anything from ada compliant options, to new whirlpool tubs or multi-jet showers.

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