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Question 1

1) 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 bought tub. The floor in the bathroom must have a structural support strength that surpasses the weight of the tub plus the weight of the water. Our Tuscaloosa 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 degree of the bath. Obviously, the last bath will have to be removed. Also, the if replacing the wall or tile in the region will have to be removed.

Question 2

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

Once the bathtub arrives, an installation requires between one and three days of work in Tuscaloosa. It certainly depends on the scope of the work. You need to let us know whether there is a vital 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) Will AETNA cover the cost of equipment and installation in Alabama?

Aetna will not insure walk-in bathtubs under their plans that are traditional in Alabama. Aetna doesn't insure walk in tubs under their HMO and health network plans either. They usually follow Medicare's criteria for durable medical equipment (DME) items used in the bathroom. In the event the member is bed- room or confined - confined some DMEs are considered necessary, as opposed to a convenience. DMEs are considered medically necessary if it's needed for daily activities and is primarily medical in nature. Since bathing considered crucial and is considered a daily living action, Aetna lists bathroom items that are considered necessary if a member is not able to bathe or shower without being seated or incapable to transfer to and from a bath.

Question 4

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

The setup can really cost you approximately $1,500-$3,000 to be installed in Tuscaloosa. Occasionally the expense of the unit and also the setup is a better investment than paying for a caretaker.

Question 5

5) Can I make one of these myself?

Yes, but most individuals don't start from scratch, they begin with a tub conversion kit. There are instructions available on how to convert your existing bathtub into a walk-in tub. We advise that you just know how exactly to make use of the tools that are appropriate in order that you just do not end up with a non-working bath. There are businesses that know how to turn your house along with your bath more disability accessible for less of an investment than alternatives. As Alabama installers, we understand how to direct you in the correct course, so please ask us for a consultation so we can assist you to make your home fulfill your present needs, particularly if you've recently become disabled or are supplying an aged man care-giving in their own house or your house.

Question 6

6) 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 doesn't make people health plan recommendations and doesn't cover the price of walk in tubs or any well-being needs. AARP does provide accessibility 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 that are listed under AARP's membership services in Alabama.

Question 7

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

If your impairment was due to a work or vehicle injury, check with the correct insurance carrier to see if home modifications resulting from your AL disability are covered. Claims that include Tuscaloosa dwelling modifications are admissible in insurance resolutions. A person have a health condition which meets their definition of disability and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they've worked in work that was insured by Social Security. In the event you're injured or on impairment, benefits may be insured. Since SSI is a needs-based program as well as 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 achieve an occupational goal. The cash that's set aside under a PASS can be used for anything that results in an occupational objective and can be utilized to cover house adjustments through an SSI savings strategy. You will learn more about PASS through your local Social Security Administration office or call toll free 800-772-1213. If you are a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual plans that may enable you to deflect some of the price. You can also request if 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 apply for SHA or SAH grant. For advice on all VA benefits in Alabama call 1 800 827 1000.

Question 8

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

Many upgraded homeowner's insurance policies protect against flooding from your plumbing and appliances. Check with your Tuscaloosa homeowner's insurance to ensure it's going to cover you against this kind of damage. You may require a home modification permit from the Tuscaloosa, AL building department to install a bath, especially if walls need to be eliminated to fit your bathroom plans. Most of all, you didn't get one AND and if you needed a license your home suffers from damage from the installed walk in bath, your homeowner's insurance may not cover your losses. If you're planning on ever selling your Tuscaloosa dwelling, there are plenty of buyer beware messages out there which will direct potential buyers from your house since it does change homeowner's insurance if there have been any developments without permits. Buyers see the permits as well as their homeowners insurance as protections on their investments in dwellings.

Question 9

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

Largely you're paying for a list of safety features that are not accessible on a regular bathtub. These safety features are built into walk-in baths for persons with limited freedom to decrease the likelihood of falling down. Version wall heights are usually 37 to 47 inches tall and contain a built-in shower seat, textured flooring, grab bars, anti-scald valves, in-line heater, temperature controls, and a watertight door. A crucial part of walk-in baths is that there is a low step threshold to permit a user to readily enter into the bathtub unconcerned regarding the normal high wall of a normal bathtub. The walk in baths also generally comprise jet therapy a cleaning function, and improved drain choices. Also, one of the reasons why the cost varies among the walk in tubs is that the tubs are custom-made depending on someone 's demands rather than factory copied, so you can find a bathtub that's specifically made for somebody who desires wheelchair accessibility, a tub that fits a bigger individual, or a soaker tub with jets.

Question 10

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

Initial testing and suitable installation should give you a leak proof encounter, nonetheless there are episodes where they experienced escapes that customers report. Under proper conditions, the weight of the water should compress the door seal making it completely leak proof. Some units contain another drain under the entry door to help prevent leaks if the door does leak. Inquire if this attribute is contained. We highly recommend that you simply get a lifetime warranty, because it covers the door in the case of a leak and the seal. In addition, it's vital that you take great attention of the walk-in bath door when the bath is not in use to prevent premature 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.

Question 11

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

They're not difficult to wash, but unlike regular tubs, itis a good idea to maintain a day-to-day cleaning habit with a walk-in bath using the appropriate products and following manufacturer's recommendations. You wish to actually make sure with a walk-in bath that you remove spots and scum to guard the surface. Get into the habit of wiping down the wet surfaces after each use to help prevent the build up scum, which will demand more scrubbing later. Weekly, use cleaners to clean your walk in bath. Products that address your special water blot and deposits ought to be considered in addition to any indicators that these products may destroy the finish on your own bathtub. Since tubs are usually either fiberglass or acrylic, you need to get familiar with the most effective cleaning techniques for your kind of tub. Fiberglass can readily dull and is fragile and porous and spot. Do not use harsh abrasive products on fiberglass. Acrylic is non-porous and simple to wash. Also, if the current weather allows, air the room out so that it does not stay humid all day. Some manufacturers advise that your bathroom window opens for an hour daily to let moisture escape.

Question 12

12) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Sometimes, however, it is crucial to change the pipes depending on the precise location of the drains. Installers may need to add a fitting to the present wastewater conduit for a walk-in tub. Present plumbing may allow for slower drain times or faster drain times.

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