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Question 1

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

The American Elder Care Research Organization lists several other financial assistance paths to think about when searching for help to purchase your walkin tub. (1) The US Department of Agriculture helps low income and elderly residents of rural areas make house modifications to empower aging set up. The USA Rural Development program is also called the Section 504 program, the Very Low-Income Housing Repair program and the RD 504 Loan Program. The adjustments can include a walk-in bathtub. There are geographic and age, income requirements to participate. To find out more about the maximum amounts available, other limits and the best way to apply, visit http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do and click on your state after you click on the 'Contact Us' link. Following that, you can click in your county plus a list of service centers including phone numbers will pop up. (2) For a non-Medicaid state financial assistance system for the elderly, you can check this list to find out whether there are any that include home modifications. https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/home-modifications/state-assistance-programs.html (3) Rebuilding Together, a national non-profit that can perhaps offset the setup costs of a walk in bath, can be a good resource. Contact them at http://www.togetherwetransform.org/find-your-local-affiliate (4)There are other options to consider. The IRS may determine your house adjustment qualifies for tax deductions as a medical and dental expense. This 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 rather than caring for their dependent. There are also qualifications in order to assert an individual who needs care as a dependent. Phone the IRS to determine if you're able to deduct the cost of installing your walk-in bathtub. IRS Publication 502 is a great resource that will allow you to estimate whether modifying your toilet qualifies you to deduct it as a medical expense. You may also phone them at (800) 829-1040. (5) The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification can also help you locate help to pay for home modifications. Click the link to find out 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 alterations. Click here to find out more about this choice http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 2

2) How do walk-in tubs drain?

Some systems employ a gravity simply drainage system, while other manufacturers offer power assisted drainage systems. Typically, the drainage system in a walk in tub is attached to the standard tub drain, which is threaded into a horizontal conduit called a waste shoe. The shoe is sealed using putty or a foam washer under its flange. Since a bather cannot leave the bath until all of the water is drained, the huge difference is that producers have attempted to reduce the waiting time since sitting there waiting for the water can leave a bather feeling chilled. Some characteristics may cost you more, so it is always a good idea to inquire. Finally, get to know the difference between frameless baths since because they don't change the drain height of your existing tub frameless baths often drain faster than framed tubs and framed baths. Framed baths are assembled on a steel frame and the bottom of the bath is suspended off the floor. Frameless tubs are designed with an extra-strength form that does not need a steel frame and the bottom of the bathtub is not hung in the air.

Question 3

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

They're not difficult to clean, but unlike regular tubs, it's recommended to maintain a day-to-day cleaning habit with a walk-in tub using the correct products and subsequent manufacturer's recommendations. You want to actually make sure with a walk in bath that you remove scum and spots to guard the surface. Get into the practice of wiping down the wet surfaces after each use to help prevent the build up scum, that will necessitate more scrubbing later. Weekly, use cleaners to clean your walk in bathtub. Products that address your particular water spot and deposits ought to be considered in addition to any indicators that these products may ruin the finish in your bath. Since tubs are generally either fiberglass or acrylic, you need to familiarize yourself with the best cleaning methods for your type of bath. Fiberglass is porous and fragile and can readily dull and spot. Don't use harsh abrasive products on fiberglass. Acrylic is nonporous and simple to clean. Don't use abrasive cleaners otherwise you scratch on the bathtub and might dull the finish. Also, if the weather permits, air out the room in order that it does not stay humid all day. Some manufacturers advise that your own bathroom window opens for an hour daily to let moisture escape.

Question 4

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

Yes. Walk-in baths can be personalized to your preference. Check with the makers about South Dakota choices. Colors that are uniform with the majority of toilets are only offered by some. Choosing the right walk in bathtub for you means discussing the selection of sizes, fashions and layouts to ensure it suits your own special needs and room requirements. Since most manufacturers make tubs in white and cream, you may have to pay an additional fee for a custom colour.

Question 5

5) Will Medicare cover the cost of equipment and installation in South Dakota?

Medicare will not cover walk in bathtub equipment and installation prices in South Dakota, since they are house modifications, not durable medical equipment. Durable medical equipment doesn't contain physical changes to a home, just medical equipment and materials which are accustomed to help a patient in and out of bed or a seat, or make use of a shower or tub simpler and safer. Consumer Affairs implies that you might wish to contact Medicare to see if (for freedom safety reasons) a walk-in tub is warranted to determine whether the equipment can be partly compensated. More times than not, they won't cover it. But if you are eligible for Medicaid, your state's program may give you some financial assistance for a walk-in bathtub. You may be eligible for a Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) waiver to play for specific specialized medical equipment and accessibility modifications. In case you are a recipient of Medicare and Medicaid, you need to also consider the Double-Eligible Specific Needs Plan. Medicaid offers a whole record of waivers applicable to the elderly that we recommend that you review. Additionally, contact your Sioux Falls or South Dakota Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to explore Medicaid Waivers and financial choices for long term care.

Question 6

6) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in South Dakota?

In case your disability was a result of a work or vehicle injury, check together with the correct insurance insurance company to find out if house modifications resulting from your SD handicap are insured. Claims that comprise Sioux Falls home alterations are admissible in insurance resolutions. A person qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they have worked in work that was covered by Social Security and have a health condition which meets their definition of disability. Benefits may be covered in case you are injured or on impairment. Since SSI is a needs-based plan plus an SSI recipient must have limited income and resources, eligibility for the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) allows a person who has a disability to achieve an occupational objective. The cash that's set aside under a PASS may be used for anything that results in an occupational goal and may be utilized to cover home modifications through an SSI savings plan. If you're a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual plans that may allow you to deflect a number of the price. Contact the form 26-4555 to make an application for SHA or SAH grant. For information on all VA benefits in South Dakota call 1 800 827 1000.

Question 7

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

Yes. There are walkin tub installments that provide you with a big standing place for stand-up showers. You can shower standing up or sitting down. Make sure you get the appropriate dimensions for the walk in tub so that you don't feel cramped during a stand-up shower. Additionally, should you would like to maintain your standing shower because if your faucet is not directly against a wall, it is a lot harder to tap into your existing shower, another thing to keep in mind would be to ask about the faucet place.

Question 8

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

Many walk-in bathtubs are mounted to a stainless steel welded support framework with leveling feet that's included with your bath that was purchased. The floor in the toilet must have a structural support strength that surpasses the weight of the bathtub in addition to the weight of the water. Our Sioux Falls installer will check to determine if the floor is level and otherwise if it's not, then they'll make use of the leveling legs to correct the degree of the tub. Obviously, the previous tub will have to be eliminated. Also, the if replacing the wall or tile in the region will need to be removed.

Question 9

9) Will a tub like this look bad for my homeowner’s insurance in South Dakota?

Many upgraded homeowner's insurance policies protect against flooding from your pipes and appliances. Check with your Sioux Falls homeowner's insurance to be sure it will cover you against this kind of damage. You may need a house adjustment license from the Sioux Falls, SD building department to install a tub, particularly if walls have to be removed to coordinate with your bathroom plans. Above all, you did not get one AND somehow and in case you needed a permit your home suffers from damage from the installed walkin bathtub, your losses may not be covered by your homeowner's insurance. If you plan on selling your Sioux Falls home, there are loads of buyer beware messages out there that will direct potential buyers from your home since it does influence homeowner's insurance if there have been any progress without licenses. Buyers see the licenses and their homeowners insurance as protections on their investments in houses.

Question 10

10) Is there a way to get Jacuzzi jets in my tub?

Yes. Be cautious of the amount of water and air that comes out of the jets to be sure it is the appropriate amount that will soothe your sore muscles and pains with a massage sense. Jets could be positioned to target special regions to provide for the very best effects. Many Sioux Falls customers enjoy the therapeutic effect of having jets installed inside their walk in bath for an extensive range of health conditions that gain from the extra relaxation.

Question 11

11) Will a tub like this add to my Sioux Falls home’s resale value?

In case you reside in a Sioux Falls retirement community, installing a walk-in bathroom may raise the value of your home. Otherwise, it probably will not raise the value of your home. Since modifications to your toilet do not usually increase the value of your house, cost can be qualified for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in South Dakota if the primary purpose of the enhancements will be to adapt a residence to the disability of the citizen, their spouse or dependent living there.

Question 12

12) 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, yet there are incidents that customers report where they experienced flows. Under appropriate conditions, the weight of the water should compress the door seal making it totally leak proof. Some units contain another drain below the entrance door to help prevent leaks if the door does leak. If this attribute is comprised ask. Because it covers the door in the case of a flow along with the seal, we highly recommend that you simply get a lifetime guarantee. Some people replace the door seal on a walk in bathtub themselves. Also, it's vital that you take good attention of the walk-in bathtub door when the bath isn't in use to prevent early failure of the seal. Wiping door jamb and the door seal down after every use can preserve the integrity of the water seal. Follow the maintenance as well as care instructions. Also, any modest collection of soil or debris on the door seal or where the seal comes in touch with all the door jamb can result in a modest escape through the door seal consistently wipe down the door seal.

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