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Question 1

1) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in Hawaii?

In case your handicap was due to a work or vehicle accident, check together with the correct insurance insurance company to find out if home modifications resulting from your HI disability are covered. Claims that include Kahului house alterations are not inadmissible in insurance resolutions. Someone have a medical condition which meets their definition of disability and qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they have worked in a job that was insured by Social Security. Benefits could be covered if you're on handicap or injured. Since SSI is a needs-based program along with an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, qualifications for the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person with a disability to attain an occupational goal. The cash that's set aside under a PASS may be used for anything that leads to an occupational goal and can be used to cover house alterations through an SSI savings strategy. In case you are a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual plans that could help you deflect a number of the price. There are Hawaii residence adjustment grants that are available that may provide you help for the installation and purchase of a walk-in tub: (1) the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant; (2) the Special Home Variation (SHA) Grants; and the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant. You can even ask in the event 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 form 26-4555 to make an application for SHA or SAH grant. For information on all VA benefits in Hawaii call 1 800 827 1000.

Question 2

2) Will a tub like this add to my Kahului home’s resale value?

If you reside in a Kahului retirement community, installing a walk-in bath may raise the value of your home. Otherwise, it likely will not increase the value of your dwelling. Since modifications to your bathroom do not typically raise the value of your home, the cost can be qualified for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in Hawaii if the principal objective of the enhancements will be to adapt a residence to the incapacity of the citizen, their spouse or dependent living there.

Question 3

3) Will AETNA cover the cost of equipment and installation in Hawaii?

Aetna does not cover walk-in bathtubs under their plans that are traditional in Hawaii. They normally follow Medicare's criteria for durable medical equipment (DME) items used in the bathroom. If the member is bed- confined or room - confined some DMEs are considered necessary, instead of a public toilet. DMEs are considered medically necessary if it's necessary for day-to-day tasks and is primarily medical in nature. Since bathing considered crucial and is considered a daily living action, Aetna lists bathroom items that are incapable to transfer to and from a bath or considered necessary if a member is unable to bathe or shower without being seated.

Question 4

4) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you go into the walk in bathtub, you close the door and seal it by pulling the handle toward you. Make sure that the handle is locked in order to avoid any water decline. There are several types of handles depending on the version you decide to purchase. Be sure it's a handle that you can certainly function. Following that, you shut the floor drain and ensure that the anti-scald device has been preset before utilizing the bath. Ensure that you get familiar with the operating instructions to judge which speed works best for your needs in case you plan on using jets. Producers may also recommend a maximum time of use. When you have finished your bath, remove the drain depending on the type of drain or turn the overflow knob you need to drain the water. Pull on the bath handle and leave the tub.

Question 5

5) Can I make one of these myself?

Yes, but most individuals don't start from scratch, they start 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 simply understand how to use the tools that are appropriate so that you just do not end up with a non-working tub. There are companies that know the best way to turn your house and your tub more handicap reachable for less of an investment than other options. As Hawaii installers, we understand how to direct you in the correct path, so please ask us for a consultation so we are able to help you make your home meet your current needs, especially if you have recently become disabled or are supplying an elderly man care-giving in their own home or your house.

Question 6

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

Many walk in bathtubs are mounted to a stainless steel welded support frame with leveling feet that's included with your bathtub that was bought. The floor in the toilet must have a structural support strength that exceeds the weight of the tub as well as the weight of the water. Our Kahului installer will check to ascertain if it is not, whether the floor is level and otherwise, then they'll make use of the leveling legs to correct the level of the tub. Of course, the prior tub will have to be removed. Also, the wall or tile in region will have to be removed if replacing.

Question 7

7) 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 tub is attached to the standard bathtub drain, which is threaded into a flat pipe called a waste shoe. The shoe is sealed using a foam washer or putty under its flange. Since a bather cannot leave the tub until all of the water is drained, the large difference is that manufacturing companies have attempted to reduce the waiting time since sitting there waiting for the water can leave a bather feeling chilled. Some attributes may cost you more, so it is always a good idea to ask. Finally, get to be aware of the difference between frameless tubs since frameless baths often empty faster than framed baths, because they do not alter the drain height of your existing tub and framed tubs. Framed baths are assembled on a steel framework as well as the bottom of the bathtub is suspended off the ground. Frameless baths are made with an extra-strength mold that really doesn't need a steel frame and the bottom of the tub is not hung in the air.

Question 8

8) Will AARP cover the cost of equipment and installation?

AARP is not a provider of insurance, but contracts with insurers to make coverage available to AARP members. AARP does not make individuals health plan recommendations and doesn't cover the price of walk-in tubs or some wellness needs. AARP does provide accessibility to healthcare tools and coverage like Medicare Supplement Insurance and other health plans to members as a resource, but member benefits are supplied by third parties. Check with the plans that are recorded under the membership services of AARP in Hawaii.

Question 9

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

The American Elder Care Research Organization lists several other financial assistance paths to think about when looking for aid to buy your walkin tub. (1) The US Department of Agriculture helps low income and elderly residents of rural areas make house modifications to empower aging in position. The USA Rural Development plan 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 geographical and age, income requirements to participate. Following that, you can click in your county and also a list of service centers including phone numbers will pop up. (2) For a non-Medicaid state financial assistance program for the elderly, you can check this list to find out whether 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 perhaps offset the setup prices of a walk in bathtub, can be a great resource. Contact them at http://www.togetherwetransform.org/find-your-local-affiliate (4)There are other options to consider. The IRS may determine your home adjustment 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 citizen that was primary to enable them to work instead of caring for their dependent. There are also qualifications in order to maintain an individual who requires attention as a dependent. Phone the Internal Revenue Service to find out in case you can deduct the cost of installing your walk in tub. IRS Publication 502 is a great resource that can assist you to estimate whether changing 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 allow you to locate help to cover home modifications. Click here to learn more http://gero.usc.edu/nrcshhm/ (6) Your local Independent Living Center (ILC) is a helpful resource for suggestions on how to pay for your modifications. Just click here to learn more about this alternative http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 10

10) Do Walk-In Bathtubs Leak?

Yes, they could leak. Consumers who bought more inferior quality fiberglass in a framed walk-in tub have reported that their walk-in bath finally revealed spider cracking in the floor region and then leaked. Another common criticism from people who tried to save cash and bought a lousy quality bath stems from door flows. Ensure that the walk in tub is rigid and powerful to avoid any flex that inhibits a water tight door. Mishandling and also during carrying any damage that may have happened can loosen fittings and cause leakage. Before using the walk-in bath, it's significant that the installer test the bathtub correctly according to the instruction manual. The water may have trouble draining properly and might create the door to leak, in case the bath isn't installed degree with the supporting attributes provided. Eventually, be sure to comprehend the hazards related to the positioning of your walk-in tub, notably alcoves, because they have specific requirements to avert leaking.

Question 11

11) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Occasionally, however, it's important to modify the pipes determined by the precise location of the drains. Installers may have to add a fitting to the existing wastewater pipe for a walk in tub. Existing plumbing may allow for quicker drain times or slower drain times.

Question 12

12) Can the shower be used still with a walk-in bathtub?

Yes. There are walk-in bath installations that offer you a sizable standing area for standup showers. You can either shower sitting down or standing up. Ensure you get the proper measurements for the walk-in bath so you don't feel cramped during a standup shower. Additionally, another thing to keep in mind would be to ask about the faucet location, since if your faucet isn't right against a wall, it's significantly more difficult to tap into your existing shower if you need to keep your standing shower.

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