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Unfortunately, Medicare does not pay for a walk-in tub.
To qualify, a walk-in tub must be durable medical equipment (DME). An item does not qualify as DME if it is for "convenience" rather than "medical use."
A "convenience" item is anything that can technically be used by people who have no medical condition. This includes stairway elevators, grab bars, bathtub, toilet seats, and modifications to your home, such as those for improving wheelchair access, like installing ramps or widening doors.
Note:
According to RemainActive, Medicare will occasionally reimburse part of the cost of a walk-in tub, if the invoice is submitted with a doctor's prescription (see Related Links). As the author above mentioned, this equipment is not currently considered DME, so reimbursement is not guaranteed.
99.99% of the time, Medicare will NOT pay for a walk-in tub. If you get it covered, pigs are flying and he!! is freezing over.
What else can I help you with?
Can you paint a tub surround?
There is an article on eHow about painting tub surround. http://www.ehow.com/how_4453501_paint-tub-surround.html
Was Medicare Founded By a Democrat or Republican?
Medicare started in the mid-60s under Democrat Lyndon Johnson.
Can I get medicare if I am 53 years old and have heart disease and Parkinson's?
If you are under 65, you can get Medicare Part A without having to pay premiums if you have:Received Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits for 24 months.End-Stage Renal Disease and meet certain requirements.While you don't have to pay a premium for Part A if you meet one of those conditions, you must pay for Part B if you want it. The Part B monthly premium in 2010 is $110.50.If you have questions about your eligibility for Medicare Part A or Part B, or if you want to apply for Medicare, please contact Social Security or visit or call your local Social Security office. You can also get information about buying Part A as well as Part B if you don't qualify for premium-free Part A.To get SSA disability, you must prove that your illnesses cannot be controlled or cured and that they make it impossible for you to do any sort of work for which you are suited based on your age, education and experience.
Can Medicare refuse treatments for heart problems in patients over 75 years old?
Yes, Medicare can refuse treatments for heart problems in elderly patients. If Medicare believes that there are cheaper and equally effective alternatives, or believes that the treatments are not evidence-based, they may be refused.
Can you use bath enamal paint on a porcelain tub?
Possibly, if you really cleaned the tub aggressively with lacquer thinner or similar de-greaser.
Will private insurance companies pay for a walkin tub?
If you have a walk in tub that was damaged by a covered peril then Yes, your insurance would cover the cost of repair or replacement. If our just wanting to update your existing tub then that's not covered.
Do you make existing tubs into a walkin tub?
No, you completely replace it.
Do all retirees pay the same for medicare?
Medicare beneficiaries pay premiums (most people do not have to pay a premium for Medicare Part A); also, working retirees pay Medicare payroll tax.
Will Medicare pay for treadmill if patient is disabled?
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Can my employer pay my Medicare premiums?
Yes, your employer can pay your Medicare premiums as a benefit, but it must be done in a way that complies with Medicare rules and regulations.
Does Medicare pay for routine heart stress test?
Medicare will pay 80% as long as it is as an out-patient test.
Can your employer pay for my medicare premium?
can my employer pay my medicare premium instead of taking it out of social security
Who does not pay for Medicare?
Everyone who pays any type of federal tax pays for medicare- Therefore, anyone who pays no federal taxes, does not pay for medicare. CORRECTION: Medicare is funded by a payroll tax, paid by employers and employees, and by insurance premiums. It is not funded by income taxes or other sources. Therefore, persons who are not yet Medicare eligible or who are unemployed and those few who are employed but do not pay Medicare payroll taxes do not pay for Medicare.
Does Medicaid pay doctor bills?
Medicare pay bills to those doctors who are associated with Medicare, and doctors who are not associated to it for those you need to refer it to Medicare administration.
What are medicare?
a co-pay
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