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Question 1

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

Many walk-in tubs are mounted to a stainless steel welded support frame with leveling feet that's included with your bath that was purchased. The floor in the toilet should have a structural support strength that exceeds the weight of the bathtub as well as the weight of the water. Our Birmingham installer will check to determine if it is not, if the floor is level and otherwise, then they will use the leveling legs to adjust the degree of the bath. Of course, the last tub will need to be removed. In addition, the if replacing, the wall or tile in the area will have to be removed.

Question 2

2) About how long does the installation process take with your Birmingham installers?

Once the bathtub arrives, an installment needs between one and three days of work in Birmingham. It surely depends upon the extent of the work. You should let us know whether there is a crucial deadline involving a family member coming for a visit or a loved one's release from Alabama rehabilitation so that we can do the best we can to accommodate you.

Question 3

3) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Sometimes, however, it's important to change the plumbing depending on the precise location of the drains. Installers may need to put in a fitting to the existing wastewater pipe for a walk in tub. Present plumbing may allow for quicker drain times or slower drain times.

Question 4

4) Will AETNA cover the cost of equipment and installation in Alabama?

Aetna doesn't cover walk in tubs under their conventional plans in Alabama. Aetna does not insure walk-in bathtubs under their HMO and health network plans either. They normally follow Medicare's criteria for durable medical equipment (DME) items used in the toilet. In case 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 day-to-day tasks and is primarily medical in nature. Since bathing considered vital and is considered a daily living activity, Aetna lists bathroom items that are considered necessary if a member is unable to bathe or shower without being seated or incapable to transfer to and from a bath.

Question 5

5) 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 bath. We recommend that you understand how exactly to make use of the correct tools in order that you do not end up with a non-working bath. There are firms in Birmingham that know the way to turn your handicap that is tub more along with your house accessible for less of an investment than alternatives. As installers, we know just how to point you in the right direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we can help you make your house meet your current needs, especially if you have recently become disabled or are providing an elderly person care-giving in their own house or your residence.

Question 6

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

Check with your Birmingham homeowner's insurance to ensure it is going to cover you against this type of damage. You might need a house modification permit from the Birmingham, AL building department to put in a bath, particularly if walls have to be eliminated to match your toilet plans. Most importantly, in case you needed a permit and you didn't get one AND your home suffers from damage from the installed walkin bathtub, your losses may not be covered by your homeowner's insurance. If you plan on ever selling your Birmingham dwelling, there are loads of buyer beware messages out there that will direct prospective buyers from your house since it does impact homeowner's insurance, if there have been any advancements without licenses. Buyers see the licenses and their homeowners insurance as protections on their investments in dwellings.

Question 7

7) 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 expense of walk-in tubs or any health needs. AARP does provide coverage like other health plans and Medicare Supplement Insurance and access to medical care tools to members as a resource, but third parties provide member benefits. Check with the plans which are listed under AARP's membership services in Alabama.

Question 8

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

The American Elder Care Research Organization lists several other financial assistance avenues to consider when looking for assistance to buy your walkin bath. (1) The US Department of Agriculture helps low income and elderly residents of rural areas make home modifications to empower aging in place. The USA Rural Development program is also referred to as the Section 504 plan, the Very Low-Income Housing Repair program as well as the RD 504 Loan Program. The adjustments may include a walk in bathtub. There are age, income and geographical requirements to participate. To learn more about the maximum numbers available, other limitations 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. Then, you can click on your county and also a list of service centers including phone numbers will pop up. (2) For a non-Medicaid state financial assistance system 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 non-profit that can perhaps cancel the installation prices of a walk in bath, can be a good 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 alteration qualifies for tax deductions as a medical and dental expense. This really should not be confused with the Dependent Care Tax Credit, which is used for dependent care expenses incurred by a taxpayer that was primary to enable them to work instead of caring for their dependent. There are also qualifications to be able to assert an individual who requires attention as a dependent. Phone the IRS to determine in case you can deduct the price of installing your walk in tub. IRS Publication 502 is a good resource that can assist you to judge whether altering your bathroom qualifies you to deduct it as a medical expense. You may also call them at (800) 829-1040. (5) The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification can also help you locate help to cover home modifications. Just click here to learn more about this choice http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 9

9) Will a tub like this add to my Birmingham home’s resale value?

In case you live in a Birmingham retirement community, installing a walk in bathroom may raise the value of your own home. Otherwise, it probably will not raise the value of your house. Since modifications to your bathroom don't generally raise the value of your house, the cost may be qualified for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in Alabama if the principal purpose of the enhancements will be to accommodate a home to the handicap of the taxpayer, their spouse or dependent living there.

Question 10

10) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in Alabama?

In case your disability was a result of a vehicle or work accident, check with the appropriate insurance carrier to determine if home modifications resulting from your AL disability are insured. Claims that comprise Birmingham house modifications are admissible in insurance settlements. Someone qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they've worked in work that was insured by Social Security and have a medical condition which meets their definition of impairment. In case you're on impairment or injured, benefits could be covered. Since SSI is a needs-based program and 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 objective. The money that's set aside under a PASS could be used for anything that leads to an occupational goal and can be used to cover house adjustments through an SSI savings strategy. In the event you are a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual programs that might assist you to deflect some of the cost. There are Alabama dwelling adjustment grants which are available that might give you aid for the installation and purchase of a walk-in bath: (1) the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant; (2) the Special House Adaptation (SHA) Grants; along with the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant. You can even request 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 submit an application for a SAH or SHA grant. For advice on all VA benefits in Alabama call 1 800 827 1000.

Question 11

11) Is there a way to re-sell the tub once we are done with it?

You can resell or find used walk-in baths being sold online. Yet, lots of people generally desire to make sure they are purchasing a walk-in tub that personally meets their needs for the long-term. They're not as likely to choose a huge risk by paying all the costs associated with shipping and also the removal of their existing bathtub without a little more investment and guarantee in quality and the state of their purchase. There isn't really a huge market for plumbing fixtures that are used. Eventually, if you do believe you might attempt to resell your walk-in bathtub, the following buyer might want to understand whether the lifetime guarantee is extended to other owners as well or if they're going to need to cover the costs associated with a door seal or other component damages that will occur with use.

Question 12

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

Yes. Check with the makers about Alabama choices. Some only offer colours that are uniform with most toilets. Choosing the right walk in bathtub for you means discussing the selection of sizes, styles and layouts to ensure it satisfies your own special needs and room requirements. You may have to pay an added fee for a custom colour since most makers make bathtubs in cream and white.

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