Our Edmond team is recovering freedom one toilet at a time and safety by installing new and safer equipment in homes all across Oklahoma.

Question 1

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

The American Elder Care Research Organization lists several other financial assistance paths to consider when searching for aid to purchase your walkin bath. The USA Rural Development program is also referred to as the Section 504 program, the Very Low-Income Housing Repair program and the RD 504 Loan Program. The adjustments may include a walk in bathtub. There are age, income and geographical demands to participate. Following that, you can click in your county and also a record 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 if there are any that contain home modifications. https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/home-modifications/state-assistance-programs.html (3) Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit that can maybe offset the setup costs of a walk in bathtub, can be a good resource. Contact them at http://www.togetherwetransform.org/find-your-local-affiliate (4)There are other options to consider. The Internal Revenue Service may decide that your home alteration qualifies for tax deductions as a dental and medical expense. This shouldn't be confused with the Dependent Care Tax Credit, which is used for dependent care expenses incurred by a taxpayer that was primary to empower them to work rather than caring for their dependent. There are also qualifications to be able to claim an individual who needs attention as a dependent. Call the Internal Revenue Service to see if you're able to deduct the price of installing your walk-in bath. IRS Publication 502 is an excellent resource that will allow you to gauge whether modifying your toilet 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 may also assist you to find help to pay for home modifications. Click here to find out more http://gero.usc.edu/nrcshhm/ (6) Your local Independent Living Center (ILC) is a valuable resource for suggestions on how to pay for your adjustments. Click the link to learn more about this alternative http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 2

2) Will Medicare cover the cost of equipment and installation in Oklahoma?

Medicare does not cover walk-in bathtub equipment and installation costs in Oklahoma, because they are home modifications, not durable medical equipment. Durable medical equipment will not include physical changes to a house, only medical equipment and materials that are accustomed to help a patient in and out of bed or a seat, or use a shower or tub safer and easier. Consumer Affairs implies that you might want to contact Medicare to see if (for mobility safety reasons) a walk in tub is justified to ascertain if the gear can be partially compensated. More often than not, they won't cover it. However, if you're eligible for Medicaid, your state's program may provide you with some financial assistance for a walk in tub. You may be eligible for a House and Community Based Service (HCBS) waiver to play for specific specialized medical equipment and availability modifications. If you're a recipient of Medicare and Medicaid, you need to also consider the Double-Eligible Special Needs Strategy. This strategy is part of the Medicare Advantage plan for dual eligibles. The Special Needs Plan (SNP) or Medicaid may consider your eligibility when you can demonstrate that a walk in tub is medically necessary, not only a convenience, or as a prevention in the instance of a fall, together with a written prescription that clarifies the requirement for an individual to stay dwelling in their residence. Medicaid provides a whole record of waivers relevant to the elderly that we suggest that you review.

Question 3

3) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you go into the walk in tub, by pulling on the handle toward you, you shut the door and seal it. Make sure the handle is locked to be able to avoid any water loss. There are different kinds of handles depending on the version you choose to purchase. Be sure it is a handle which you can certainly function. Following that, the floor drain shut and make sure that the anti-scald device has been preset before utilizing the bath. Ensure that you get familiar with the operating instructions to estimate which speed works best for your requirements, if you plan on using jets. Makers might also recommend a maximum time of use. You need to empty the water once you have finished your bath, turn the overflow knob or remove the drain depending on the kind of drain. Pull on the bath handle and leave the bath.

Question 4

4) About how long does the installation process take with your Edmond installers?

Once the tub arrives, an installment needs between one and three days of labor in Edmond. It certainly depends on the extent of the work. You must let us know if there is a crucial deadline involving a family member coming for a visit or a loved one's release from Oklahoma rehabilitation so that we can do the best we can to accommodate you.

Question 5

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

Check with your Edmond homeowner's insurance to be sure it's going to cover you against this sort of damage. You may need a home modification license from the Edmond, OK building department to install a bath, particularly if walls need to be eliminated to coordinate with your toilet plans. Most importantly, you did not get one AND somehow and in the event you needed a permit your house suffers from damage from the installed walk in bath, your homeowner's insurance may not cover your losses. If you plan on ever selling your Edmond residence, there are heaps of buyer beware messages out there that will steer prospective buyers from your home since it does affect homeowner's insurance if there have been any advancements without permits. Buyers see the licenses and their homeowners insurance as protections on their investments in homes.

Question 6

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

Mostly you're paying for a listing of safety features that are unavailable on a regular bath. These safety features are built into walk in tubs for persons with limited mobility to decrease the possibility of falling down. An important aspect of walk in tubs is that there is a low step threshold to allow a user to readily enter into the bathtub unconcerned concerning the typical high wall of a regular tub. The walk in tubs also usually comprise a cleaning function, jet therapy, and enhanced drain choices. Also, one of the reasons why the price changes among the walk-in baths is that the tubs are custom made depending on someone 's demands rather than factory reproduced, so you could discover a bathtub that's specially made for someone who desires wheelchair accessibility, a tub that fits a larger person, or a soaker tub with jets.

Question 7

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

The setup can really cost you around $1,500-$3,000 to be installed in Edmond. Sometimes the expense of the installment and the unit is a better investment than paying for a caretaker.

Question 8

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

They are not difficult to wash, but unlike routine baths, it's wise to keep a daily cleaning custom with a walk in bath using the appropriate products and subsequent manufacturer's recommendations. You want to really make sure with a walk-in bath that you remove spots and scum to safeguard the surface. Get into the practice of wiping down the wet surfaces after each use to help avoid the build up scum, that will need more scrubbing afterwards. Weekly, use cleansers to clean your walk-in tub. Products that address your particular water blot and deposits ought to be considered in addition to any indicators that these products may destroy the finish on your own bath. You need to familiarize yourself with the best cleaning methods for your type of bath since tubs are generally either fiberglass or acrylic. Fiberglass is fragile and porous and can easily dull and stain. Do not use harsh abrasive products on fiberglass. Acrylic is nonporous and simple to wash. Also, if the weather allows, air out the room so that it does not stay humid all day. Some manufacturers advise that you just open your own bathroom window for an hour every day to let moisture escape.

Question 9

9) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Occasionally, however, it is necessary to modify the pipes determined by the place of the drains. Installers may need to add a fitting to the existing wastewater pipe for a walk in bath. Present pipes may allow for slower drain times or faster drain times.

Question 10

10) How do walk-in tubs drain?

Some systems employ a gravitation only drainage system, while other makers offer power assisted drainage systems. Normally, the drainage system in a walk in bath is attached to the standard tub drain, which is threaded into a flat conduit called a waste shoe. The shoe is sealed using putty or a foam washer under its flange. The large difference is the fact that producers have tried to decrease the waiting time since sitting there waiting for the water can leave a bather feeling chilled since a bather cannot leave the tub until all the water is drained. Comparing double drain choices to accelerated drain options is vital when considering that most walk in bathtubs take between 2 and 3 minutes to drain which demands that the temperature in the room be comfortable while they wait. Some attributes may cost you more, so it's always advisable to ask. Finally, get to be aware of the difference between frameless baths and framed baths since because they do not alter the drain height of your existing bath frameless tubs tend to drain faster than framed baths. Framed tubs are built on a steel frame and also the bottom of the bathtub is suspended off the floor. Frameless tubs are designed with an extra-strength form that doesn't necessitate a steel frame and the bottom of the bath is not hung in the air.

Question 11

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

Yes. A walk-in bathtub is not generally shorter than an average bath tub, which comprises about 2 1/2 feet of water on average. Some manufacturers say if a standard shower is 7 minutes that you use exactly the same quantity of water as a typical shower and you use 7 gallons of water a minute. Most of the walk in baths on the market have a 40-80 gallon capacity. In reality, many manufacturers recommend that you have a hot water tank that accommodates at least 50 gallons, though some bathtubs will work efficiently should you fill them with 40-60 gallons.

Question 12

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

Initial testing and proper installation should provide you with a leakproof encounter, nevertheless there are incidents that customers report where they experienced escapes. Under suitable circumstances, the door seal should compress making it totally leak proof. Some units comprise another drain below the entry door to help prevent escapes in the event the door does leak. If this attribute is comprised, inquire. Since it covers the seal as well as the door in the instance of a leak, we highly recommend that you get a lifetime guarantee. Replacement seals will cost you. Many people replace the door seal on a walk in bath themselves. Also, it is important to take good care of the walk-in bathtub door when the bath is not in use to prevent early failure of the seal. Wiping down the door seal and door jamb after each use can preserve the integrity of the water seal. Follow the care and maintenance directions.

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