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Question 1

1) Will Medicare cover the cost of equipment and installation in Florida?

Medicare does not cover walk-in tub equipment and installation costs in Florida, since they're home alterations, not durable medical equipment. Durable medical equipment does not include physical changes to a house, simply medical gear and materials which are used to help a patient in and out of bed or a chair, or make use of a shower or bathtub safer and easier. Consumer Affairs suggests that you might wish to contact Medicare to see if (for mobility safety reasons) a walk in bathtub is warranted to ascertain whether the gear could be partially compensated. More often than not, it won't be covered by them. However, if you're eligible for Medicaid, the system in your state may provide you with some financial assistance for a walk in bathtub. You may qualify for a House and Community Based Service (HCBS) waiver to play for specific specialized medical equipment and accessibility modifications. If you are a recipient of Medicaid and Medicare, you should also consider the Double-Eligible Special Needs Strategy. The Special Needs Plan (SNP) or Medicaid may consider your qualifications if you can establish that a walk-in bath is medically necessary, not merely a convenience, or as a prevention in the case of a fall, along with a written prescription that explains the requirement for an individual to stay living in their house. Medicaid provides an entire list of waivers applicable to the elderly that we recommend that you review.

Question 2

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

Once the bathtub arrives, an installment requires between one and three days of work in Miramar. It surely depends on the extent of the job. You need to make us know whether there is a crucial deadline involving a family member coming for a visit or a loved one's release from Florida rehabilitation so that we can do the best we can to accommodate you.

Question 3

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

AARP is not a provider of insurance, but contracts with insurance companies to make coverage available to AARP members. AARP doesn't make individuals health plan recommendations and doesn't cover the expense of walk in bathtubs or some well-being needs. AARP does provide accessibility to medical care 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 recorded in Florida under the membership services of AARP.

Question 4

4) How do walk in bathtubs work?

When you enter the walk in bathtub, you shut the door and seal it by pulling on the handle toward you. Make sure that the handle is locked so as to prevent any water decline. There are various kinds of handles depending on the version you choose to purchase. Make certain it's a handle which you can easily work. Following that, you close the floor drain and ensure the anti-scald device has been preset before using the tub. Makers might also recommend a maximum time of use. When you've finished your bath, turn the overflow knob or remove the drain determined by the kind of drain you need to drain the water. Pull on the bath handle and exit the tub.

Question 5

5) Can I make one of these myself?

Yes, but most people do not start from scratch, they begin with a bathtub conversion kit. There are instructions available on how exactly to convert your existing bathtub into a walk in tub. We recommend that you simply understand how to use the appropriate tools in order that you don't end up with a non-working bathtub. There are companies that understand just how to turn your home and your disability that is bath more accessible for less of an investment than other options. As Florida installers, we know just how to direct you in the proper direction, so please ask us for a consultation so we are able to assist you in making your home meet your current wants, especially if you've recently become disabled or are supplying an elderly man care-giving in their home or your house.

Question 6

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

Initial testing and appropriate installation should offer you a leak-proof encounter, nonetheless there are events where they experienced escapes, that customers report. Under proper circumstances, the weight of the water should compress the door seal making it totally leak proof. Some units comprise another drain below the entry door to help prevent leaks in the event the door does leak. If this attribute is contained, inquire. We highly recommend that you get a lifetime warranty, as it covers the seal and the door in the case of a leak. Replacement seals will cost you. Many people replace the door seal on a walk in tub themselves. In addition, it's crucial that you take great care of the walk-in tub door when the bath isn't in use to prevent early failure of the seal. Wiping door jamb and the door seal down after each use can keep the integrity of the water seal. Follow the care and maintenance instructions. Additionally, any little collection of debris or soil on the door seal or where the seal comes in touch with the door jamb can result in a modest flow through the door seal, so always wipe down the door seal.

Question 7

7) What sort of guarantees are there that these tubs won’t leak and damage my Miramar house?

Consumer Affairs urges that an owner that is original purchase a lifetime guarantee to give buyers peace of mind about escapes. Additionally, ask if the lifetime warranty is extended to other owners too. For Florida house installments, this will be comprised for a set number of years.

Question 8

8) Can I choose the color / style to match my interior decoration?

Yes. Check with the manufacturers about Florida choices. Colors that are uniform with the majority of bathrooms are only offered by some. Selecting the right walk-in tub for you means discussing the number of layouts, sizes and fashions to ensure it suits your own special needs and room conditions. Since most manufacturers make baths in white and cream, you might have to pay an added fee for a custom color.

Question 9

9) How do walk-in tubs drain?

Some systems employ a gravitation just drainage system, while other makers offer power-assisted drainage systems. Usually, the drainage system in a walk-in bathtub is attached to the standard bathtub drain, which is threaded into a horizontal conduit called a waste shoe. The shoe is sealed under its flange with a foam washer or putty. Since a bather cannot leave the bath until all of the water is emptied, the big difference is that since sitting there waiting for the water to drain can leave a bather feeling cooled, producers have attempted to decrease the waiting time. Comparing double drain alternatives to rapid drain alternatives is important when considering that most walk-in baths take between 2 and 3 minutes to drain which necessitates that the temperature in the room be comfortable while they wait. Some attributes may cost you more, therefore it is always advisable to ask. Finally, get to be aware of the difference between frameless tubs since because they do not change the drain height of your existing bath frameless baths tend to drain quicker than framed tubs and framed baths. Framed baths are built on a steel frame and the base of the bath is suspended off the floor. Frameless baths are designed with an extra-strength form that doesn't need a steel frame and the underside of the bathtub isn't suspended in the air.

Question 10

10) Do Walk-In Bathtubs Leak?

Yes, they can leak. Consumers who purchased more inferior quality fiberglass in a framed walkin bathtub have reported that their walk-in tub eventually revealed spider splitting in the ground area and then leaked. Another common complaint from people who attempted to save cash and purchased a poor quality tub comes from door escapes. Ensure that the walk-in bathtub is powerful and stiff to avoid any flex that inhibits a water tight door. Mishandling and also during carrying any damage that could have occurred can loosen fittings and cause leakage. Before using the walk in bath, it is significant that the bathtub is tested by the installer properly according to the instruction manual. The water may have trouble emptying correctly and might cause the door to leak in case the bathtub is not installed level together with the supporting attributes provided. Finally, be sure to understand the risks associated with the positioning of your walk in bathtub, notably alcoves, because they have specific conditions to prevent leaking.

Question 11

11) Is there a way to re-sell the tub once we are done with it?

You can re-sell or find used walk-in baths being sold online. Yet, lots of folks normally desire to be sure that they're purchasing a walk-in bathtub that personally fulfills their needs for the long-term. They're much less inclined to choose a huge risk by paying the removal of their existing bath as well as all of the costs related to shipping without guarantee and a bit more investment in the status and quality of their purchase. There isn't actually a big market for plumbing fixtures that are used. In case you are not sure how long you are definitely going to be at your Miramar home and can not warrant a long-term care alternative of a leading walkin bath setup, then there are simple step retrofits that give you the ability to return the bathroom to an unmodified bathroom to avoid turning potential buyers away who do not need to pay for a huge removal. Eventually, if you do think you might try to resell your walk-in tub, the following buyer may want to know whether the lifetime warranty is extended to other owners as well or if they are going to need to cover the costs related to a door seal or other component damages that could occur with use.

Question 12

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

Yes. There are walkin tub installments that provide you with a sizable standing place for stand-up showers. You can shower standing up or sitting down. Be sure to get the correct dimensions for the walk-in bath so you don't feel cramped during a stand-up shower. Also, if you intend to maintain your standing shower, since if your faucet is not right against a wall, it is significantly more difficult to tap into your existing shower, another thing to keep in mind is always to ask about the faucet place.

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