Does Medicare cover a walk-in tub or a shower conversion?
Medicare, your plan and your bathroom, for bathroom safety and accessibility in Orlando, FL.
You are on Medicare, the tub has gotten hard to use, and you hoped your coverage would handle the fix. In Orlando, as anywhere, the answers you hear can conflict. The good news is that a phone call to the right place can clear it up.
Whether any plan pays for a walk-in tub or a bathroom remodel depends on your own plan. Coverage depends on the plan you have. That is why a friend's answer may not match yours. Even people on the same kind of plan can get different answers. Only your plan can speak for your plan.
Whatever your plan says, you will want a real quote to look at. It depends on the size and layout of your shower or tub space, a shower or a bathtub, the base, the wall style and finish, the fixture finish, and extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars. A walk-in tub quote also depends on its size and features. The work covers the wet area only, the tub or shower. You get it free, at home, and it includes the product and installation.
Call your plan before you do anything else. Ask whether it includes a home safety or bathroom benefit, and what proof it needs. Then ask Love Your Bath for a free quote. Bring up financing at the design visit if you want to talk it through. Write down the date and the name of the person you talked to. Be careful with anyone who answers for your plan before your plan does.
After that, the choice is about comfort, not confusion. Comfort is easier to plan once the money questions are settled. You pick the seat, grab bars and finish for a Jacuzzi® shower or tub. Heather G. wrote: "Really happy all around with our tub to shower conversion." In Orlando, a 2024 shower replacement has smooth Midnight Storm walls and Matte Black fixtures.
What people in Orlando say
"Had a very positive experience with Matt Lopes who came to the house on time and fully prepared. He helped us build the perfect shower with our specific accessibility needs addressed. We are so excited! Thank you Matt!!!"
"Really happy all around with our tub to shower conversion. Everyone was very knowledgeable about the product and the cleanliness during installation was impeccable. We had a cheaper option and could have done both bathrooms through another company but Love Your Bath was so much more thorough and the quality of materials was exceptional. Can't wait to do our second bathroom soon!"
"When the istallation date arrived, I was quite surprised it was only one person who rang the doorbell. John Westfall arrived on time and proceded to the job at hand by himself. In less than two days he removed the bath tub, stripped the walls down to the studs, replaced all the plumbing with new, and installed an excellent looking shower with doors. My wife and I are very happy on how it all looks and works. After pricing out several companies, we were happy with our decision. Great job John and all. Thank you."
Other things people in Orlando ask
alternative to a walk-in tub for the elderly
The most common alternatives are a walk-in shower with a low or barrier-free entry, a tub-to-shower conversion, and adding a built-in seat and grab bars. Each one removes the climb over the tub wall. A designer can show you all of them side by side at home and quote the one that fits.
how to get a free walk-in tub for seniors
Free walk-in tub offers are rare and usually come with conditions. Some people get help through VA benefits, local aging or home-repair programs; it depends on your situation, so check with those programs directly. We do not promise coverage, but we offer special pricing for veterans and financing, and we will give you a written quote to bring to any program.
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