{"id":6406,"date":"2025-04-17T14:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T19:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/blog\/?p=6406"},"modified":"2025-04-17T14:51:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T19:51:23","slug":"does-medicaid-pay-for-walk-in-tubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kohlerwalkinbath.com\/blog\/does-medicaid-pay-for-walk-in-tubs\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Medicaid Pay for Walk-In Tubs?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Medicaid is a public health insurance program for people with low income and is more likely to pay for your new walk-in tub than Medicare<\/a>. However, Medicaid is a joint federal-state program so the benefits and coverage for specific services vary widely from state to state.<\/p>\n

Learn more about what Medicaid covers and if you may qualify for financial assistance through another program or grant.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Does Medicaid Differ by State?<\/h2>\n\"KOHLER\n

Yes, each state offers several Medicaid programs with their own set of rules for eligibility and benefits. As a result, some states may cover the cost of a medically necessary walk-in bathtub as durable medical equipment, assistive technology, home modifications or environmental accessibility adaptations.<\/p>\n

To determine if your state\u2019s Medicaid program will pay for a walk-in tub, contact the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS)<\/a> or check out this list of state-specific Medicaid options<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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What Are Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Programs?<\/h2>\n\"woman\n

Most states have a Medicaid program for home and community-based services (HCBS)<\/a> to help elderly or disabled individuals age in place. Each state has different Medicaid HCBS waivers, which may pay for specialized medical equipment and environmental accessibility modifications such as a walk-in bath.<\/p>\n

For example, Colorado offers an Elderly, Blind and Disabled Persons Waiver<\/a> that helps cover home modifications so older adults, blind or physically disabled persons can safely stay in their own homes. When deemed medically necessary, waiver recipients can use the funds to purchase and install a walk-in tub.<\/p>\n

Contact your state’s Medicaid office<\/a> for more information about coverage and waiver options. You can also explore this list of Medicaid waivers by state<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Other Financial Assistance Options<\/h2>\n

If you do not qualify for Medicaid or are denied coverage for a walk-in tub, you could receive one through a different federal or state program or grant. Here are the most popular options:<\/p>\n