How much does a walk in tub cost?
Those that you see in AARP or on TV cost you anywhere from $15,000 to $22,000 . We have seen contracts that were installed from 15K or higher from the big box Stores.
At Indiana Walk In Tubs you can inspect a installed project to run around $14,000 or less (We have less overhead).
We have 52 models with every size variation that is needed to fit any bathroom remodel project. There are also many options, but the lowest price tub tat is just a soaker walk in tub with no jets or micro-bubbles.
Does Medicare pay for a Walk in Tub?
If it is considered Durable Medical Equipment by the Medicare, typically Medicare recipients do not get approved for a Walk-in Tub. You might try getting a Doctor Prescription and getting pre-approved. Medicare B and a prescription might get you reimbursed after your purchase, usually not before.
Does Medicaid pay for Walk in tubs?
A person might have a better chance with Medicaid. There are several local non-for profit groups that get Government grants to improve housing conditions for the elderly. Reach out to your local groups to inquire. Real Services in Northern Indiana have helped out Senior Citizens to get Handicap ramps and Walk in tubs. Aging & In home services in Forth Wayne also might help. If you are an individual and you want to apply for waiver services for yourself or a family member, please forward your email to fssa.dawaiverunit@fssa.in.gov and Karen.Wolfe@fssa.in.gov
Does VA pay for Walk in tubs or roll in showers?
There are typically 3 grants from the VA that help a Veteran get a Walk in tub, Roll in shower, Wheelchair transfer tub, and a Wheelchair handicap ramp.
1) Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant.
2) Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grant.
3) Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant.
The SHA and SAH grants require that a senior veteran has suffered an injury or disability connected to their service in order to be eligible, the HISA grant does not, but applicants with injuries or disabilities related to their service will receive a higher grant.
Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services (VD-HCBS) of Indiana allow all applicants from any age group with a service history a chance at attaining a sum that could be used to purchase or install a walk-in tub or Roll in shower in their homes.
Contact your local VA office and let them know our tubs qualify since the water lines drain completely of the previous bath, many other brands of Walk in tubs do not.
How fast does your Walk in tub fill?
That depends on several things. The most important is your water source and pressure. We have a upgrade to “Faster” filling faucets. In no time you can start the massage jets and work your feet and legs with the water jets and Micro-bubble therapy.
How fast does your Walk in tub drain?
With our patented Dual drain technology average drain time is 80 seconds.