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Question 1

1) How much do walk-in bathtubs cost in Bangor?

A walk in bathtub in Bangor commonly ranges in cost from $1,700 to over $30,000. The cost depends on whether you have it professionally installed by our Maine team, what characteristics you choose, and the caliber of the merchandise. The cost also changes depending on whether you select fiberglass or acrylic tubs. Everyone differs and making sure that a walk-in bath works for someone 's unique situation is extremely crucial as it is typically replacing a washing or bathtub assembly that's not fulfilling their needs. A good walk-in bath runs between $3,000 and $8,000 installed. Some suppliers provide a cash bonus or monthly obligations.

Question 2

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

Once the bathtub arrives, an installation needs between one and three days of labor in Bangor. It surely depends upon the scope of the job. You need to let us know whether there is a critical deadline involving a household member coming for a visit or a loved one's release from Maine rehabilitation so that we can do the best we can to accommodate you.

Question 3

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

Consumer Affairs urges that an initial owner purchase a lifetime guarantee to give peace of mind to buyers about escapes. Also, ask if the lifetime warranty is extended to other owners too. For a set amount of years, this will likely be comprised for most Maine home installments.

Question 4

4) Do these tubs drain normally?

Yes. Occasionally, however, it is critical to change the plumbing determined by the location of the drains. Installers may need to put in a fitting to the present wastewater conduit for a walk-in bath. Present plumbing may allow for slower drain times or quicker drain times.

Question 5

5) What types of financing are available in Maine 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 buy your walk in 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 known as the Section 504 plan, the Very Low-Income Housing Repair program along with the RD 504 Loan Program. The adjustments may include a walk in tub. There are geographical and age, income requirements to participate. To find out more about the maximum quantities 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 on your own county and also a record 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 if there are any that include 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 tub, can be a great 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 house adjustment qualifies for tax deductions as a dental and medical expense. There are also qualifications to be able to maintain an individual who needs attention as a dependent. Phone the IRS to determine in the event you can deduct the price of installing your walkin bath. IRS Publication 502 is an excellent resource that can help you estimate whether altering 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 may also assist you to find help to pay for home modifications. Click the link to learn more about this alternative http://resnaprojects.org/allcontacts/statewidecontacts.html.

Question 6

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

AARP is not a supplier of insurance, but contracts with insurance companies to make coverage available to AARP members. AARP will not make people health plan recommendations and doesn't cover the expense of walk in tubs or any well-being needs. AARP does provide coverage like other health plans and Medicare Supplement Insurance and accessibility to medical care tools to members as a resource, but member benefits are given by third parties. Check with the plans that are recorded in Maine under the membership services of AARP.

Question 7

7) Will the cost of installation and equipment be covered by my disability in Maine?

If your disability was due to a work or car accident, check with the appropriate insurance carrier to determine if home adjustments resulting from your ME impairment are covered. Claims that include Bangor home alterations are not inadmissible in insurance resolutions. Someone qualifies for Social Security disability benefits when they've worked in work that was insured by Social Security and have a health condition that meets their definition of disability. Benefits might be covered in case you are injured or on disability. 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 with a disability to attain an occupational objective. The cash that's set aside under a PASS could be used for anything that leads to an occupational goal and may be utilized to cover home modifications through an SSI savings strategy. If you are a veteran, the Department of Veterans' Affairs does offer individual programs that might help you deflect a number of the price. There are Maine home modification grants that are available that may give you assistance for the installation and purchase of a walk in bath: (1) the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant; (2) the Special Home Variation (SHA) Grants; along with the Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant. You may also ask if 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 VA and ask for VA form 26-4555 to make an application for a SAH or SHA grant. For information on all VA benefits in Maine call 1-800-827-1000.

Question 8

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

A more affordable basic variant of the walk-in bathtub can cost between $1,7000 and $3,000 in [

Question 9

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

You can resell or find used walk-in baths being sold online. Nonetheless, lots of people typically wish to make sure they are purchasing a walk-in bathtub that personally fulfills their needs for the long term. They're less likely to choose a big risk by paying all the costs related to shipping and the removal of their present bathtub without assurance and a little more investment in the status and quality of their purchase. There isn't actually a huge marketplace for plumbing fixtures that are used. In the event you are not sure how long you are going to be at your Bangor dwelling and can't justify a long-term care alternative of a major walk in bath installation, then there are simple step retrofits that give you the ability to return the bathroom to an unmodified toilet to avoid turning potential buyers away who do not need to pay for a big removal. Eventually, if you do believe you could attempt to resell your walk-in bathtub, the following buyer may want to know whether the lifetime warranty is extended to other owners too or if they are going to need to cover the costs associated with a door seal or alternative part damages that could occur with use.

Question 10

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

Largely you are paying for a list of safety features which are not available on a regular bath. These safety features are built into walk-in baths for persons with limited mobility to reduce the likelihood 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 regarding the typical high wall of a regular tub. The walk in baths also typically include jet treatment, a cleaning function, and improved drain options. Moreover, among 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 replicated, so you can discover a bath that's especially made for someone who desires wheelchair accessibility, a bath that fits a larger individual, or a soaker tub with jets.

Question 11

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

Should you live in a Bangor retirement community, installing a walk in bathroom may increase the value of your own home. Otherwise, it likely won't increase the value of your dwelling. Since changes to your bathroom don't generally raise the value of your home, the cost can qualify for the medical expense deduction for tax purposes both federally and in Maine if the principal objective of the improvements would be to adapt a dwelling to the impairment of the citizen, their partner or dependent living there.

Question 12

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

Yes. Be cautious of the amount of air and also water that comes out of the jets to be sure it is the appropriate amount which will soothe your sore muscles and pains with a massage sensation. Jets could be positioned to target special areas to provide for the greatest effects. Many Bangor customers enjoy the therapeutic effect of having jets installed within their walk-in tub for a broad range of health conditions that gain from the added easiness.

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