Will Medicare pay for a walk-in tub when you're a veteran?
Straight answers on walk-in tubs for Veterans on Medicare, and who to call to find out what your plan covers.
You served, you're on Medicare, and you want a safer way to bathe. One person says it's covered. Another says no. A website says maybe. As a veteran, you may also wonder if VA help changes the answer. It's confusing, and you shouldn't have to guess before you pick up the phone.
You hear different answers because there is no single answer. Medicare is not the same for every person, and each plan has its own rules. What your plan covers is the only answer that counts. For a veteran, VA benefits or grants may also come into play, but that depends on the person. Nobody can promise coverage from the outside, and we won't.
The price of the job depends on your space and your choices. The size and layout of your tub or shower area matter. So does the choice between a walk-in tub, a walk-in shower or a tub-to-shower conversion. Extras like a seat or grab bars change the quote too. For a walk-in tub, the tub size and the comfort features you pick, such as water jets, heated air or a quick drain, make a difference.
This week, call your plan and ask what it covers for a walk-in tub or a tub-to-shower conversion. Write down the date and the name of the person you spoke with. Ask about VA options too. Then call Love Your Bath, a Jacuzzi® Bath Remodel dealer. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote. Their own words on savings: "We're proud to offer special savings to veterans, first responders, teachers, and families of children with disabilities. Ask your Design Consultant for details."
Then you know where you stand. You know what your plan covers, and you hold a quote that spells out your choices. Bathing becomes a low step in, a built-in seat and grab bars, not a climb over the tub wall. RicoLab S. who wrote a Google review about a disabled veteran family member, said: "Jerry was very reasonable in considering his needs and stood by his word."
What our customers say
"Exceptional professionals that went the extra mile to ensure I was truly happy with my new walkin tub."
"Marcel and Paulie did great job on my shower we absolutely love all the details and work they did. Would recommend Love Your bath! Thank you"
"We are extremely pleased with our new walk-in shower. Out installers, Joel and Kim were totally professional and did an outstanding job. We would highly recommend Love Your Bath and these installers to anyone considering a similar project. GREAT JOB!!!"
Other questions about walk-in tubs for veterans
how much does a walk-in tub cost installed
The price depends on the tub size and the features you pick, such as a seat, jets, quick drain or grab bars. A designer comes to your home, listens, and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote, so you see your price before you decide.
disadvantages of a walk-in tub
It is true that you get in before the tub fills and stay in until it drains. Ask about fill and drain speed when you compare models, and think about how you bathe today. If you mostly shower, a walk-in shower may suit you better. Our designer will tell you honestly which one fits how you use the bathroom.