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For our elderly parents, stepping in and out of a bathtub can present great difficulties and risk, even if they are in relatively good shape. For many, the ideal solution is going to be a walk in bathtub, where there is at least little to no risk of tripping over. But the same cannot be said for the cost, which can also leave you feeling wounded !<\/p>\n
Does Medicare cover walk in bathtubs ? Original Medicare does not, as a rule, cover walk in bathtubs. However, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, rural funding, state waivers and non-medicaid state financial assistance plans for the elderly can cover bathroom equipment and remodeling.<\/strong> <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Contents Overview & Quicklinks” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#005bdb” icon_color=”#005bdb” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#005bdb” body_ul_font=”||||||||” body_ul_text_color=”#59bdd6″ background_color=”rgba(190,229,247,0.47)” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#0b00ea” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Does Medicare cover bathroom equipment ?<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What equipment does Medicare pay for ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Medicare approved equipment supplier near me ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n List of durable medical equipment covered by Medicare<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How do you get coverage from Medicare Part B for D<\/strong>ME ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Once you have your<\/strong> prescription, what do you do ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What to do so that you avoid over-paying with a Medicare purchase ?<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n What if you are being treated in a skilled nursing facility ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Do Medicare Advantage Plans cover walk in tubs ?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Free assistance with understanding Medicare<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Does Medicaid cover walk in bathtubs ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to find the HCBS programs, waivers and 1915 waivers\u00a0 in your state ?<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n What is the path to purchasing DME\u00a0 with Medicaid and state waivers, and HCBS programs ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What if your revenue is a bit too high to qualify for Medicaid ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to get a walk in tub covered as a Veteran ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Is there any other state help you can get for a walk in bathtub ?<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Alternatives to walk in bathtubs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Summary<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text module_id=”medwalkinequip” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medicare Part B will cover bathroom equipment which is “medically necessary” for use in the home.<\/p>\n But unfortunately, many safety items which it sees as “convenience” items, “comfort” items or, “not primarily medical in nature” will not receive coverage.<\/p>\n You may in some extreme cases, if a doctor can persuade Medicare Part B, be able to get Medicare to reimburse you for part of a bathtub purchase, but it is not in their policy to do so.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medicare Part B does not typically cover any of the following –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some medical equipment destined for home use by those with mobility issues is covered.<\/strong><\/p>\n If it is “medically necessary”, prescribed by a Medicare-enrolled physician, and acquired from a Medicare-approved supplier, you can get the following equipment listed below, which can be extremely helpful in the bathroom with stability, and a person who is more severely incapacitated in the case of the patient lift –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3 in 1 bedside commodes can be used as –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Walkers can be –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Patient lifts,<\/strong> which are mechanical (electrical lifts are not covered) are covered for people who are bedridden (there are strict guidelines), and can, in a lot of cases, be used to help a person wash themselves, or be washed, in a shower or tub.<\/p>\n You can find out more about the Medicare guidelines for qualification for patient lift coverage in either of my articles on<\/strong> Medicare and patient lifts<\/strong><\/a>, or<\/strong> Medicare and Hoyer lifts<\/strong><\/a> (Hoyer are a very popular brand, and the article, in addition to the qualification guidelines, explains which of the Hoyer lifts are covered).<\/strong><\/p>\n Medicare Advantage Plans<\/strong> are a little different from Medicare Parts A and B, as they are run by private companies. The companies are contacted to provide, at a minimum, the same services as Original Medicare.<\/p>\n The benefits allowed on Medicare Advantage Plans have been expanded in the last few years to allow them to be competitive. You will find out more about that in the section on Medicare Advantage below here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I have an extensive article with over 50 tips for ways of maintaining a high standard of bathroom safety if you are worried about your parents’\u00a0 – you can read that here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”medwalkintype” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medicare Part B covers<\/strong> certain durable medical equipment when it considers it “medically necessary”.<\/p>\n Durable medical equipment<\/strong> is medical equipment for use in the home which is able to hold up to repeated use over a sustained period of time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Examples of durable medical equipment<\/strong> which is covered by Medicare Part B for use in the home, when a beneficiary qualifies, are –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To get coverage<\/strong> you must have a signed prescription from a Medicare-enrolled physician certifying that your equipment is “medically necessary” and you must rent, or purchase, it from a Medicare-approved equipment supplier.<\/p>\n Equipment which is not primarily medical in nature and is what Medicare describes as “for comfort” will not qualify for coverage. Examples of this are –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is also Medicare’s policy not to cover fully electric versions of durable medical equipment, and it generally covers the more basic versions of each item.<\/p>\n Disposable medical supplies are typically not covered by Medicare Part B for use in the home.<\/p>\n Examples of medical supplies not covered would be –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are two cases where disposable medical supplies may be covered –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For Medicare, durable medical equipment must fulfill the following criteria:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If the equipment you wish to purchase does not meet these basic criteria, you will likely not get coverage from Medicare Part B.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”medwalkinfind” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To find a local Medicare supplier<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0in your area, you can use this link at Medicare.gov<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”List of DME’s” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”DME LIST Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”DME Text Title” module_id=”medwalkinlist” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you don’t find the equipment you are looking for in my list of\u00a0 Medicare covered DME’s below, you can use this link to Medicare.gov\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Air-Fluidized Bed<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”How to get the item with Medicare” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”How to get a hospital bed” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Main Title” module_id=”medwalkinpartb” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To qualify for Medicare coverage for DME, you will need –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are claiming for coverage for DME in your “home”, (a hospital or nursing home cannot qualify as their “home”), <\/strong>for Medicare Part B, however you are covered under Medicare Part A.<\/p>\n Long term care facilities in the community, such as assisted living facilities, do qualify for Medicare part B.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”What happens next -Title” module_id=”medwalkinprescription” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If Medicare accepts to cover your purchase, you will have to pay your co-payment of 20% of the Medicare-approved price of the item, and your annual deductible (if it hasn’t already been met).<\/p>\n Medicare will pay the remaining 80% of the Medicare-approved price.<\/p>\n For cheaper DME Medicare will usually purchase the products, but in cases such as hospital beds where the items are much more costly, it is more likely that Medicare would rent on a monthly basis.<\/p>\n If the equipment is rented by Medicare from a Medicare-approved supplier who accepts assignment, you will pay a monthly co-payment of 20% of the Medicare-approved rental price, and Medicare will pay the other 80% of the Medicare-approved rental price.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”medwalkinoverpaying” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want to pay the least amount possible for their DME, you must make sure that you use a Medicare-enrolled “Participating” supplier who accepts “assignment”.<\/strong><\/p>\n This ensures that you are only going to pay your Medicare co-pay of 20% of the Medicare-approved price, and if you haven’t already met it, your annual Medicare Part B deductible.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are two types of Medicare-enrolled suppliers\u00a0 –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n And the difference between the two is –<\/p>\n Medicare “Participating” Suppliers<\/strong> have agreed to what is known as “assignment” – this means that they<\/strong> are only allowed to charge the Medicare-approved price.<\/strong><\/p>\n So when you buy your durable medical equipment from a Medicare “Participating” Supplier, you will\u00a0 be paying the least possible amount, that is – a 20% co-payment of the Medicare-approved price for the equipment, and if you have not yet met it, your annual deductible.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Medicare-enrolled supplier who is not a “Participating” Supplier, agrees to take payment from Medicare, but doesn’t have to accept “assignment”.<\/p>\n This means that the supplier is free to charge up to 15% more than the\u00a0Medicare-approved price for an item, and that excess is passed on to the buyer.<\/p>\n Medicare will pay the supplier 80% of the Medicare-approved price, and you are going to have to pay the supplier the difference + your 20% co-pay of the Medicare-approved price + your annual deductible if you haven’t yet met it.<\/strong><\/p>\n So, if the supplier’s price for a piece of DME is $60 above the Medicare-approved price, you will have to pay your co-pay + your deductible + the $60 !\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”medwalkinnursing” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are receiving care in a Skilled Nursing Facility or hospital<\/strong>, all necessary medical equipment is covered by Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance). The facility is required by Medicare to provide any DME needed for 100 days.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”medwalkinadvantage” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For\u00a0Medicare Advantage Plans,\u00a0<\/strong>also known as Medicare Part C, you will need to check with the plan provider to find out if any bathroom safety equipment benefits are included.<\/p>\n Legally, Medicare Advantage Plans beneficiaries are entitled, as I noted earlier, to the same services and equipment as those on Original Medicare, but they may, as of 2020, find that they are offered additional benefits beyond the typical extras of hearing and vision aids.<\/p>\n The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid<\/strong> announced in 2019 an expansion of the coverage of Medicare Advantage and Part D –<\/strong><\/p>\n Beginning in 2019, Medicare Advantage plans can now offer supplemental benefits that are not covered under Medicare Parts A or B, if they diagnose, compensate for physical impairments, diminish the impact of injuries or health conditions, and\/or reduce avoidable emergency room utilization.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The text source – “CMS finalizes Medicare Advantage and Part D payment and policy updates to maximize competition and coverage”\u00a0 April 1, 2019.\u00a0<\/strong>The full text is available here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Some new benefits which are for chronic conditions, and among these will be certain items of bathroom safety for individuals with mobility conditions, are now allowed.<\/p>\n You will need to look for the plans on offer which have bathroom safety equipment as a benefit for chronic conditions, and always remember to stick within the plan provider’s Network.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”medwalkinfree” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SHIP – State Health Insurance Assistance Programs –<\/strong><\/p>\n There is free guidance about Medicare, Medicaid and Medigap available from your state program.<\/p>\n
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List of durable medical equipment covered by Medicare<\/h2>\n
Alternating Pressure Pads and Mattresses<\/strong>
Audible\/visible Signal Pacemaker Monitor<\/strong>
Pressure reducing beds, mattresses, and mattress overlays<\/strong> used to prevent bed sores
Bead Bed<\/strong>
Bed Side Rails<\/strong>
Bed Trapeze<\/strong> – covered if your loved one is confined to their bed and needs one to change position
Blood sugar monitors<\/strong>
Blood sugar (glucose) test strips<\/strong>
Canes<\/strong> (however, white canes for the blind aren\u2019t covered)
Commode chairs<\/strong>
Continuous passive motion<\/strong> (CPM) machines
Continuous Positive Pressure Airway Devices, Accessories and Therapy<\/strong>
Crutches<\/strong>
Cushion Lift Power Seat<\/strong>
Defibrillators<\/strong>
Diabetic Strips<\/strong>
Digital Electronic Pacemaker<\/strong>
Electric Hospital beds<\/strong>
Gel Flotation Pads and Mattresses<\/strong>
Glucose Control Solutions<\/strong>
Heat Lamps<\/strong>
Hospital beds<\/strong>
Hydraulic Lift<\/strong>
Infusion pumps and supplies<\/strong> (when necessary to administer certain drugs)
IPPB Machines<\/strong>
Iron Lung<\/strong>
Lymphedema Pumps<\/strong>
Manual wheelchairs and power mobility devices<\/strong> (power wheelchairs or scooters needed for use inside the home)
Mattress<\/strong>
Medical Oxygen<\/strong>
Mobile Geriatric Chair<\/strong>
Motorized Wheelchairs<\/strong>
Muscle Stimulators<\/strong>
Nebulizers<\/strong> and some nebulizer medications (if reasonable and necessary)
Oxygen equipment and accessories<\/strong>
Patient lifts<\/strong> (a medical device used to lift you from a bed or wheelchair)
Oxygen Tents<\/strong>
Patient Lifts<\/strong>
Percussors<\/strong>
Postural Drainage Boards<\/strong>
Quad-Canes<\/strong>
Respirators<\/strong>
Rolling Chairs<\/strong>
Safety Roller<\/strong>
Seat Lift<\/strong>
Self-Contained Pacemaker Monitor<\/strong>
Sleep apnea and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices<\/strong> and accessories
Sitz Bath<\/strong>
Steam Packs<\/strong>
Suction pumps<\/strong>
Traction equipment<\/strong>
Ultraviolet Cabinet<\/strong>
Urinals (autoclavable hospital type)<\/strong>
Vaporizers<\/strong>
Ventilators<\/strong>
Walkers<\/strong>
Whirlpool Bath Equipment –\u00a0<\/strong>if your loved one is home bound and the pool is medically needed. If your loved one isn’t home bound, Medicare will cover the cost of treatments in a hospital.<\/p>\nHow do you get coverage with Medicare Part B for DME<\/h2>\n
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What to do so that you avoid over-paying with a Medicare purchase ?<\/h2>\n
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And if you don’t use a Medicare “Participating” Supplier ?<\/h3>\n
What if you are being treated in a skilled nursing facility ?<\/h2>\n
Does Medicare Advantage cover walk in tubs ?<\/h2>\n
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Free assistance with understanding Medicare<\/h2>\n