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Question 1

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

In case your disability was due to a work or car accident, check with the right insurance insurance company to see if house modifications resulting from your LA disability are insured. Claims that contain Kenner home alterations are not inadmissible in insurance resolutions. Someone qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they have worked in a job that was covered by Social Security and have a medical condition which meets their definition of impairment. In the event you are on handicap or injured, benefits could be covered. Since SSI is a needs-based program plus an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, eligibility for the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person with a disability to achieve an occupational goal. The money that is set aside under a PASS can be used for anything that leads to an occupational objective and may be used to cover home adjustments through an SSI savings plan. You'll find out 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 could assist you to deflect some of the price. You can also 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 form 26-4555 to submit an application for a SAH or SHA grant. For advice on all VA benefits in Louisiana call 1 800 827 1000.

Question 2

2) How much is it for a cheaper walk-in bathtub?

A cheaper basic variant of the walk in tub can really cost between $1,7000 and $3,000 in [

Question 3

3) 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 bath that was purchased. The floor in the toilet must have a structural support strength that exceeds the weight of the bathtub in addition to the weight of the water. Our Kenner installer will check to determine if the floor is level and otherwise if it is not, then they'll use the leveling legs to correct the level of the bath. Obviously, the last tub will need to be eliminated. Also, the if replacing, the wall or tile in the area will have to be removed.

Question 4

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

Initial testing and suitable installation should provide you with a leak-proof encounter, nevertheless there are episodes that customers report where they experienced outflows. Under appropriate circumstances, the door seal should compress making it totally leak proof. Some units include a second drain under the entry door to help prevent escapes in the event the door does leak. If this feature is included, ask. We highly advise that you get a lifetime warranty, as it covers the seal as well as the door in the case of a leak. In addition, it's very important to take great care of the walk-in bathtub door when the tub isn't in use to prevent early failure of the seal. Wiping down door jamb and the door seal after each use can preserve the integrity of the water seal. Follow the care as well as maintenance directions.

Question 5

5) Will AETNA cover the cost of equipment and installation in Louisiana?

Aetna doesn't cover walk in tubs under their traditional plans in Louisiana. Aetna does not cover walk-in baths under their HMO and health network plans either. They usually follow Medicare's standards for durable medical equipment (DME) items used in the restroom. In the event the member is bed- confined or room - some DMEs are considered medically necessary, rather than a public toilet. DMEs are considered medically necessary if it's essential for day-to-day tasks and is primarily medical in nature. Since bathing considered essential and is considered a daily living action, Aetna lists bathroom items that are incapable to transfer to and from a bathtub or considered necessary if a member is not able to bathe or shower without being seated.

Question 6

6) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to change the plumbing determined by the place of the drains. Installers may need to put in a fitting to the present wastewater pipe for a walk-in bath. Present plumbing may allow for more rapid drain times or slower drain times.

Question 7

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

The installation can really cost you about $1,500-$3,000 to be installed in Kenner. Occasionally the cost of the unit along with the installation is a better investment than paying for a caretaker.

Question 8

8) Will a tub like this add to my Kenner home’s resale value?

If you reside in a Kenner retirement community, installing a walk-in bathroom may raise the value of your own home. It probably won't increase the value of your home. Since modifications to your bathroom don't typically raise the value of your house, price can qualify for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in Louisiana if the primary purpose of the improvements will be to adapt a residence to the impairment of the taxpayer, their partner or dependent living there.

Question 9

9) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you enter 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 prevent any water decline. There are different types of handles determined by the version you choose to purchase. Be sure it's a handle you could certainly work. Then, the floor drain shut and ensure that the anti-scald device has already been preset before utilizing the tub. You need to empty the water when you've completed your bath, turn the overflow knob or remove the drain depending on the kind of drain. Pull on the tub leave and handle the tub.

Question 10

10) 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 the best way to convert your existing bathtub into a walk in bath. We advise that you simply know the best way to make use of the appropriate tools in order that you do not end up with a non-working bathtub. There are firms that understand the best way to turn your house and your bath more handicap reachable for less of an investment than alternatives. As Louisiana installers, we understand just how to direct you in the proper direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we can assist you to make your home fulfill your current needs, particularly if you have recently become disabled or are providing an elderly man care-giving in their house or your residence.

Question 11

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

Many upgraded homeowner's insurance policies protect against flooding from your plumbing and appliances. Check with your Kenner homeowner's insurance to be sure it will cover you against this sort of damage. You may need a house modification license from the Kenner, LA building department to put in a tub, particularly when walls need to be eliminated to match your bathroom plans. Most importantly, in case you needed a permit and you didn't get one AND your house suffers from damage from the installed walk-in tub, your losses may not be covered by your homeowner's insurance. If you plan on ever selling your Kenner residence, there are loads of buyer beware messages out there that will steer prospective buyers from your home if there have been any advancements without licenses since it does change homeowner's insurance. Buyers see their homeowners insurance as well as the permits as protections on their investments in houses.

Question 12

12) How do walk-in tubs drain?

Some systems employ a gravitation simply drainage system, while other makers offer power-assisted drainage systems. Typically, the drainage system in a walk-in bathtub is attached to the standard tub drain, which is threaded into a horizontal pipe called a waste shoe. The shoe is sealed with putty or a foam washer under its flange. The big difference is that makers have tried to decrease the waiting time since sitting there waiting for the water to drain can leave a bather feeling cooled since a bather cannot leave the tub until all of the water is drained. Comparing double drain choices to rapid drain alternatives is important when considering that most walk in baths take between 2 and 3 minutes to drain which demands the temperature in the room be comfortable while they wait. Some attributes may cost you more, therefore it is almost always advisable to ask. Finally, get to be aware of the difference between frameless baths and framed tubs since frameless tubs often empty faster than framed baths, because they do not change the drain height of your existing bath. Framed baths are assembled on a steel frame and also the bottom of the bathtub is hung off the ground. Frameless tubs are designed with an extra-strength form that really doesn't require a steel framework and the underside of the bathtub isn't suspended in the air.

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